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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!
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Travis Ederer, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella and
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Meredith Bray
Happy Other Birthday! Eat Cake!
Susan Lynn
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.
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
Go back to Cardio-Rehab.. Share with them your concern. Best wishes.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks Folks, I sure hope it will fade overtime!
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