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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

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Mary Wagner posted an update

5 years ago (June 24, 2021)

I had AVR in 1990, complete heart block in 2015, aortic anuerism surgery in 2016, 3 cardioversions and 2 ablations. I am finally in rhythm. But, I just found out I now have severe tricuspid insufficiency. I have a virtual appt. on July 12 to see if I am able... Read more.

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Deena Z

5 years ago (June 25, 2021)

Oh Mary, you have been through so much, and all not due to your own doing. Hang-in-there. You just need the "right" surgeon or cardiologist. So...I had my tricuspid valve repaired three months ago, but it was during my mitral valve surgery. The surgeon did explain to me after the... Read more.

Deena Z

5 years ago (June 25, 2021)

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2017/09/18/mitraclip-tricuspid-dr-scott-lim/

The MitraClip (Part II): Now For Leaking Tricuspid Valves

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2017/09/18/mitraclip-tricuspid-dr-scott-lim/

Learn breaking news about the new use of the MitraClip for tricuspid regurgitation in this special interview with Dr. Scott Lim, intervention cardiologist.

Mary Wagner

5 years ago (June 25, 2021)

I replied but I guess I did not hit post. I have had all of my work done at Fairfax and they have been very good. I do not think I am going to be a candidate for the clip. Fairfax was one of the 7 hospitals in the pilot.... Read more.

Mary Wagner posted an update

10 years ago (September 5, 2016)

I made it to the 6th month and am doing quite well! I had an aneurysm repair and while we thought the aortic valve would also be replaced - the surgeon felt the 26 year old valve still looked good as new! I did have the usual complications - 11... Read more.

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Julianne Beatty

10 years ago (September 5, 2016)

way to go with an hour in the pool Mary. good for you!

Barbara Laurie

10 years ago (September 5, 2016)

I'm so happy for you Mary. What an ordeal though, so sorry about your mom. Love that you use the pool, amazing! ❤️

Mary Wagner posted an update

10 years ago (August 3, 2016)

5 month anniversary for my rather large aneurysm, possible AVR replacement and maze procedure. Aneurysm is fixed and Dr. Speir (Inova Heart Center) said the valve was still looking like new. I had lots of minor complications and after a cardioversion - my heart went right back into sync and... Read more.

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Corey Sines

10 years ago (August 15, 2016)

Mary, how you doing 5 months out other than your recent fall? Are you still having the fever and chills every night? Still having issues with Water retention? Just thinking of you. I have 3 kids in Orchestra by the way, it has meant a lot to them (one is... Read more.

Mary Wagner

10 years ago (August 16, 2016)

Hi Corey, I am doing well. Fever (low-grade) went away after about 2 weeks as did water retention. My heart is doing super - I feel good again and you will too once you find a doctor. It's hard to do it a second time so hang in there! If... Read more.

Corey Sines

10 years ago (August 17, 2016)

Pickerington NHS - Jordan Koogler currently is the director, Was Linda Stieg for many years (she retired recently).

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