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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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9 years ago (April 28, 2017)

I am 5 weeks post aortic valve replacement and have been experiencing some pain on the lower left side of my chest. Is this normal, or is a call to the doctor in order? Any thoughts?

Shawn Taylor

9 years ago (April 29, 2017)

Honestly Shari, I've had various chest area pains throughout recovery that I think are natural to worry about. I've tried my very best not to worry about them though and convince myself they're sternum or muscular or intestinal or anything else non-heart related and they've ended up resolving, but if... Read more.

Shari Lambert

9 years ago (April 29, 2017)

Thanks, Shawn. I called and they feel it is related to the surgery and weaning myself off pain meds.

Henry Brouwer

9 years ago (April 30, 2017)

Hi Shari, I agree with Shawn's comments, as I have also felt different pains thru-out recovery, but they are all getting better, so I chalked it up to the actual surgery. Best wishes!

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