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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 4, 2016

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Michelle Harrod posted an update
9 years ago (September 29, 2016)
Went for cardiac consult, Doc says stenosis is ok and still have good flow. So it's best to put it off as long as possible. Says we may still go another two years. Aortic aneurysm isn't big enough to work on. Said to return if I have severe chest pain... Read more.
Michelle Harrod posted an update
9 years ago (August 4, 2016)
I see cardiologist on 17 August, to talk about new echo test and new symptoms. Known about the bicuspid aortic valve for almost 20 years. Looking forward to surgery date, although I do get anxious at times (writing this at 3am). This site has helped. I had lots of questions,... Read more.
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I am with you, the first time you do OHS, you don't really know what to expect coming out of it. If you have to have it again, you know EXACTLY what to expect. Its always hard to say, yes sign me up for pain, agony, not being able to... Read more.

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