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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: November 22, 2015

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Pat Bijas posted an update

7 years ago (March 2, 2019)

Blessed to have just celebrated my 3rd. year out of AVR!

👍 Travis Ederer, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella and reacted to this

Marie Myers

7 years ago (March 2, 2019)

Congratulations!

Meredith Bray

7 years ago (March 3, 2019)

Happy Other Birthday! Eat Cake!

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (March 3, 2019)

Happy Third Anniversary, Pat!!

Pat Bijas posted an update

8 years ago (February 2, 2018)

Hello Community, it's been awhile. I'm coming upon the 2nd. Anniversary of my Aortic valve replacement with a mini cut. I'm noticing a bit of discomfort the past few days around the scar. I surely don't feel any wires or anything, just more like a bit of shifting now &... Read more.

Pat Vassalluzzo

8 years ago (February 2, 2018)

Hi. I am new to this blog. Had aortic replacement and mitral repair Jan 16,2017. I am still somewhat short of breath when I walk tired and depressed I am worried that I should be feeling much better any advice. Thanks pat

Shirley L Miller

8 years ago (February 2, 2018)

Go back to Cardio-Rehab.. Share with them your concern. Best wishes.

Pat Vassalluzzo

8 years ago (February 4, 2018)

Has anyone had shortness breat after aortic replacement and mitral repair. How until you have no shortness breath. Also echo prior to surgery 45% now 35%. Cardiologist says it takes time to improve. Anyone have a similar problem

Pat Bijas posted an update

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

A question: Since having my AVR 13 months ago I have noticed that I sweat more often (at the drop of a hat)! Has anyone else noticed this? I had a Bovine valve put in place. Not on any blood thinners, just baby aspirin. I was a person who rarely... Read more.

Steven A Husted

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

i am almost 3 years out and never had any problem before or after surgery with sweat i also had a bovine aortic valve replacement like i have said before we all are different and our body's are different so we have different reactions to things that are done to... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

I had mitral valve repair and find myself sometimes cold, even though the temps are not that bad, and other times extremely warm with a flushed face. Others have complained about feeling the temperature differently, but it seems to fade over time.

Pat Bijas

9 years ago (March 25, 2017)

Thanks Folks, I sure hope it will fade overtime!

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