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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Mark Yost posted an update

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Hello all! I am just over one year out from AVR and aortic graft at the Cleveland Clinic. The surgery and recovery went so well that it is just a satisfying memory as I am 110% of my pre surgical status. Kudos to Dr. Vargo and all of the stellar... Read more.

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Ginny Turner

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Thank you for such an encouraging post, Mark. I'm headed to Cleveland in January for mitral and tricuspid repair. It's great to hear such positive reviews of the Cleveland Clinic and success stories like yours! Wishing you continued good health going forward.

Rose Madura

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Wonderful post! Glad to hear it.

Paul Lechiaro

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Was there in July for three days of tests. Very impressive.

Marie Myers

4 years ago (October 29, 2021)

Happy Anniversary!

Anonymous

4 years ago (October 29, 2021)

Congratulations on your amazing recovery and anniversary.

Jay Heagerty

4 years ago (October 30, 2021)

Mark, congratulations and thanks for sharing your success story. Best of luck to you for continued good health.

Mark Yost posted an update

5 years ago (November 19, 2020)

My aortic valve replacement at the Cleveland Clinic on October 7 went very well with one exception; I now have a fairly severe neuropathy in my upper anterior chest wall just above the site for the Rt chest tube and mediastinal drain placements. My question is has anyone else experienced... Read more.

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Barbara Wood

5 years ago (November 20, 2020)

Not sure if this is the same thing but...I had a constant numb, prickly feeling in my upper chest, under the shoulder blades for months after my ohs. I could barely stand to have anything touch it & wore only tank tops for months afterward. It was very slow to... Read more.

Mark Yost

5 years ago (November 21, 2020)

Thanks for your reply. It sounds certain that you did indeed experience a postop neuropathy. Your experience makes me hopeful that this will fade over time. Thank you!

Barbara Wood

5 years ago (November 22, 2020)

Meant to say under my collar bone not shoulder blades:), yes it was definitely a nerve thing...Take care.

Mark Yost posted an update

5 years ago (October 13, 2020)

POD #6. I am still here in the Cleveland Clinic. Had two brief bouts of A fib. Currently back to preop sinus rhythm. Also had a ??? left atrial appendage thrombus; subsequently ruled out with a follow up trans thoracic echo. Hoping to get home tomorrow. Was able to get... Read more.

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