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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 29, 2016

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Kelley Mailhes posted an update
9 years ago (October 25, 2016)
I am currently post op AVR 18 days and post op pacemaker placement 14 days. I've Been home from the hospital 1 week and feeling a bit better everyday. My valve replacement involved more than expected. The day after surgery I was sitting up for 6 1/2 hours as expected,... Read more.
Sorry your heart needed the extra help, and for all the fireworks that were created till they could get you fixed up with a pacemaker! I have been reading that this happens with a certain percentage of patients, but I'm sorry you went through that. Hopefully, you're on a good... Read more.
Best wishes and prayers sent for your recovery, hoping the pacing issues resolve itself. It does track how often pacing is needed, so they should know over time if it's necessary long term.
Kelley Mailhes posted a photo
9 years ago (September 29, 2016)
this is a pic of my previously undiagnosed aortic coarctation. Anyone else have this?
Hi Kelley! Welcome to the site. Looks like things are moving fast for you. My story is very similar to yours. I was diagnosed with a heart murmur at the age of 2, and confirmed a bicuspid aortic valve via heart cath at the age of 8. My valve is... Read more.
Kelley Mailhes posted an update
9 years ago (September 29, 2016)
Hi there, Im Kelley, 56, who has known about my aortic stenosis my whole life. My Mom used to always worry about strep throat, etc. but mostly I've been asymptomatic until the last few years. Hiking in Colorado really brought up symptoms but this year even down here at sealevel... Read more.
👍 Phyllis Petersen reacted to this
Prayers going up for you and your upcoming surgery! God bless you!

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