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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 5, 2021

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Mike Ridenour posted an update

5 years ago (March 5, 2021)

Does anyone know if a positive covid-19 test is anything to worry about six or seven months post valve replacement etc surgery? Or just suck it up buttercup?

David Smith

I would be calling your cardiologist if I were you. Great job quitting smoking too! I quit Christmas Day 2020. Gave my last empty pack to myself for Christmas. Best thing I ever did!

Susan Lynn

MIke - Definitely reach out to your cardiologist. I hope you're asymptomatic or have a easy time of it if you're feeling ill. Better safe than sorry - congrats on giving up the nic sticks, too! Major accomplishment in addition to your OHS achievement! Best of luck to you!

Mike Ridenour

My local cardiologist is moving, I had just recently scheduled first visit with new cardiologist in April. I have sent both him and my family doctor messages informing them. Thanks for the kind words.

Mike Ridenour posted an update

5 years ago (March 5, 2021)

7.5 or so months after my valve, bypasses and aortaplasty (sp?) Feeling pretty good. Just diagnosed covid pos this afternoon (bummer). been working 8 hours a day, walk 3 miles 3 times a week before work. Prior to surgery, I smoked cigarettes' for about 40 years and was good at... Read more.

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Deena Z

Congrats on ditching the tobacco! What a huge positive thing to do! Get all the meds now re: covid to zap it now!

Mike Ridenour

Thankfully just loss of taste and smell. No fever. No other symptoms whatsoever. Just trying to use common sense and keeping clean and away from others.

Deena Z

So glad to hear. You are fortunate, Mike. Watch you temperature, as you know. Do you have blood type 0, by any chance? There is evidence that those with O blood have greater resistance to covid.

Mike Ridenour

Deena, I'm not sure. I'll need to look into it. Right now just thankful!

Lisa Gohn

I have a valve question. What type of valve did you get and why? Thanks for any input.

Mike Ridenour

Lisa, I'm sorry, all I am aware is it's a bovine/cow tissue valve. I see lots of different mfg names and descriptions on here, I guess I need to pay better attention? I had a bicuspid valve and it was not opening or closing correctly. I believe the surgeon said... Read more.

Mike Ridenour

Deena, my cardiologist at Cleveland says I have o positive blood. Lisa, I found out I have the INSPIRIS RESILIA #25 (assume the 25 is size?), I've always referred to it as a MOOOO valve. After Cleveland told me what it exactly was, I googled it and learned a little.... Read more.

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