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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Sean Hunt posted an update
9 years ago (May 29, 2017)
4 days, 5/25, removed from my AVR and aorta repair. First Svensson did the entire procedure through a "key hole" or ministernectemy. He did not replace the bad aorta, but repaired it. I received a biological tissue valve. Today they tell me I can leave the ICU. Initially all was... Read more.
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Melissa Houser
Hi Sean - glad to hear you are leaving the ICU! I was actually in the pediatric ICU for 3.5 days after my operation (see my journal for today - my surgeon is a congenital heart surgeon). I am now here on the 5th floor of the J bldg, which... Read more.
Sandy Laine
Glad to hear you're doing better, Sean - thanks so much for sharing your experience. Best wishes for an uneventful remainder of your recovery!
Catie B
Congrats on getting through all you have, and on a successful cardioversion! Awesome! Hope you'll have smooth sailing with your recovery from here out, Sean!
Jeanette Davidson
Sorry you had some trials to deal with. Glad you are on your road to recovery. Stay Strong and Positive!❤️
Melissa Houser
Hi again, Sean - hopefully, you are getting relaxed and settled into your new room in the step down unit. Apparently, there are about 15 such cardiac stepdown units here. I'm on the 5th floor of the J bldg. CCF is such a huge place! I may not see you,... Read more.
Henry Brouwer
Great to hear you are feeling better, Sean. Hope you get home soon!
Jill Krajnovich
Appreciated your update, hope your heart rhythm is under control and you are continuing to feel well!
Sean Hunt posted an update
9 years ago (May 27, 2017)
This is Lauren, Sean's wife. I wanted to post a quick update. His surgery on the 25th went well, and Dr. Svensson is pleased with the overall surgery and outcome. Sean is in ICU now, and he might be moved to a step-down room tomorrow. We will post more details... Read more.
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Rose Madura
Great news. Glad to hear everything went well.
Henry Brouwer
Great news on Sean. Best wishes and prayers on Sean's recovery. Sounds like all went well.
Sean Hunt posted an update
9 years ago (May 24, 2017)
Tomorrow morning is the big day for me, and surprisingly I am peace today. I slept well last night and have been overcome with calm. I attribute that to all of the knowledge and encouragement I have received from the great people on this site. Knowledge trumps fear. I can't... Read more.
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Jill Krajnovich
Hi Sean, I just joined this website last week and am following your story as I will have the same surgery at the same hospital with the same doctor in the next few months. So needless to say, I am very interested in everything you post. Hope all goes perfectly... Read more.
Adam Pick
Sean, My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!! Fyi, you are in great hands with Dr. Svensson. He is an incredible surgeon and a great guy. I've been lucky enough to know him for several years now. Many patients in our community have had great success with him and the... Read more.
Sean Hunt
Jill. If I can answer ANY questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask. So far Cleveland has exceeded all of my expectations. I'm happy to help.
Robert McElrath
Cleveland Clinic. I hear it doesn't get any better than that. I'm sure you will have a great result and I hope the post-op weeks fly by for you. Dr. Svensson has 10,000+ surgeries under his belt. Wow. You chose well.
Jan Persico
I had an AVR at Cleveland in February. My surgeon was Dr. Johnston. Cleveland Clinic is truly amazing. Everyone there, from the surgeon, to nurses, dietary, maintainence focus is always on the patient! I also felt an overwhelming calm the day before my surgery, I was very much at peace.... Read more.

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