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Judith Marinelli posted an update
8 years ago (September 13, 2018)
My story began in 2013 when I didn't feel well, my PCP gave me a monitor on my heart, but nothing came up, but still didn't feel well so I went to a cardiologist and found out I had a leaky aortic valve and a aneurysm too! I was in... Read more.
8 years ago (September 13, 2018)
Yes, it is a shock to learn you need heart surgery. For me, having open heart was my first time staying in a hospital-what an introduction! You must remember, iopen heart surgery is actually quite common, and many ,many people get through these surgeries everyday. Wishing you all the best!
8 years ago (September 13, 2018)
Thank you Marie, that's exactly what my Cardiologist told me, saying that we do these every day.
Judith Marinelli posted an update
10 years ago (June 10, 2016)
June 10 1:22 am Has anyone else noticed worse insomnia since being diagnosis with an aortic aneurysm? This has really been a worsening problem and I wondered if the aortic ascending aneurysm I have could be the cause. I have not had surgery.

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