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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: February 24, 2018

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Kendal Zinn posted an update
2 years ago (November 20, 2023)
I tend to drink an energy drink in the afternoon. After 2 AVR surgeries am I really playing with fire?
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Susan Lynn
2 years ago (November 20, 2023)
Good question! I know if you have any arhythmias, they discourage high amounts of caffeine. But, if you don't, you're probably ok.❤️
Valerie Allen
2 years ago (November 20, 2023)
I don't know how much caffeine is in an energy drink but worth checking. Would coffee be an alternative?
Abhishek Sharma
2 years ago (November 21, 2023)
If they have any preservatives in it. than u should avoid.. coffee is better option I think.. 😉
Kendal Zinn
2 years ago (November 22, 2023)
Thanks for the input… 😊
Kendal Zinn posted a photo
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
2 1-2 years after my second AVR surgery. My ejection fraction continues to increase. It was in low 40s before surgery and now its back in the normal range at 55%👍😬
Ana Brusso
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Good job Kendal, you are doing great. Congratulations and continued good recovery and health.
Marie Myers
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Scar looks great!
Susan Eckermann
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Kendal, you are doing amazing! That is great to hear. And your scar is barely visible. Wow! Just Wow! It's barely noticeable. I can only hope for such an agreeable scar!
Leslie Houseal
3 years ago (September 30, 2022)
That's great news, Kendal. You've got this!!!
Kendal Zinn posted an update
5 years ago (March 16, 2021)
I have had blood infections in the past. Doctors have told me that the strep strain is always in our system. I have been getting strep throat almost yearly and wondering how much damage the bacteria is doing to my bovine AV? Does anyone have any experience with this or... Read more.
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Marie Myers
5 years ago (March 17, 2021)
I don't have any personal experience with this, but it is true that we are constantly exposed to pathogens of every kind. Fortunately,our immune system can keep most everything as it should be. I am sorry you had to go through 2 surgeries due to endo carditis; that is a... Read more.

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