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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 1, 2021

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Michael Heinze posted an update
4 years ago (December 16, 2021)
Dr. Johnston replaced my aorta valve with an Inspiris Resilia Biological valve and my ascending aorta with a Gelweave Prosthetic Aorta Graft at Cleveland Clinic. I had a couple of issues with low blood pressure and one episode with atrial fib that kept me in ICU for a total of... Read more.
Michael - Glad you are doing well! Wishing you continued success with your recovery! ❤
Michael Heinze posted a photo
4 years ago (December 16, 2021)
Up and walking after 3 days.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Welcome to recovery Michael, Richard is right. Continued good health and recovery. God bless you
Amazing, I had my surgery (SAVR) aortic valve replaced and Maze one week ago today. I came home yesterday. So great to see you up and walking, thats what really kept my spirits up. Im home now and walking and just dealing with the discomfort and pain. Hope you are... Read more.
Up and walking!!! And it only gets better and better from hereon. Congrats!! Great feeling!!!
Hi Michael I'm so glad to see you up and walking I have been waiting for your update to see how you are doing . I have my bicuspid valve replacement scheduled on 1-11-22.

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