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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 12, 2014

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Kathleen McClung posted a photo

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

Updated family picture. My 3 year post AVR!

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Marie Myers

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

Great "post op "3 year picture!

Adam Pick

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

Hey Kathleen, Great picture! (so glad we got that Facebook issue figured out. thanks again for your help.)

Kathleen McClung

8 years ago (January 31, 2018)

Thank you!

Kathleen McClung posted an update

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

3 years ago when I had my AVR there was maybe 2x my husband and I could hear a tick. I was standing in front of the mirror putting makeup on. Well now I hear it everytime. I even recorded it. Put a call in to find out if it's... Read more.

Anna Jones

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

Hi Kathleen, I read your journal. You've been through a lot. Great news that your last echo was great and there isn't even a trace leak. I'm praying that you will hear continued good news.

Civita Fahey

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

I haven't heard of people being able to here bovine valves but who knows. I know my doctor let me hear my mine through a stethoscope and I was able to hear the tick then.. but wouldn't hurt to ask your doctor?

Phyllis Petersen

8 years ago (January 26, 2018)

Hopefully, it is nothing, but you are doing the right thing having it checked.

Kathleen McClung

8 years ago (January 31, 2018)

Thanks everyone. I thought it was weird. I have an appt next week. Hoping I'm just a freak. lol. My fatigue has been terrible lately. I have been battling pvc's. 1 ablation a year ago and tried another a few months ago but he didn't do it because 20% chance... Read more.

Kathleen McClung posted an update

11 years ago (April 23, 2015)

Monday was my CRT-D implant surgery. It's a synchronization pacemaker with defibrillator. It will pace my heart when I go below 60 and shock if I stay above 200. I am sore but doing well. Trying to get used to sleeping like crap again while I heal. :)

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (April 23, 2015)

Kathleen, I'm so glad you've got that behind you and doing well! I'm sorry you had to go through another surgery, but praying this will take care of the problem. God bless you!

Kimberly Biddick

11 years ago (April 23, 2015)

I am so glad all went well! Hope your recovery goes very smoothly!!

Steven A Husted

11 years ago (April 23, 2015)

my friend and co-worker floyd turner has had one of those for guite a while and he is doing fine he is 93 i am sure you will do fine also his has helped him several times he said it is a jolt when it goes off will keep you... Read more.

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (April 23, 2015)

Kathleen, will pray for continued healing and health!

Nancy D

11 years ago (April 24, 2015)

Praying for renewed strength and complete healing for you!!

Robert Osmachenko

11 years ago (April 24, 2015)

They held off installing the pacer as long as possible? I'm guessing on that part of it. I like what you said about the doctor. "We don't know if this will give you energy and well being but here's to something" Take care.

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