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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Shirley Turner posted an update
9 years ago (September 20, 2016)
Hi everyone it has been a long long time since I last checked in. My husband will need a new aortic valve at some stage and last year he was admitted to emergency for a racing heartbeat which usually occurs at night on about 6 occasions in the space of... Read more.
9 years ago (September 20, 2016)
My hubby also has medium short term memory loss which was diagnosed this march. He also had a slight stroke last November I am struggling to keep it altogether and have had a relapse with my depression it is all overwhelming at times.
9 years ago (September 21, 2016)
He might be a good candidate for TAVR procedures (Aortic Valve by Catheter). Make sure to talk to surgeons about this option.
9 years ago (September 25, 2016)
That procedure is fairly new in Australia. I am not sure if it is available. Thank you Corey.
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10 years ago (October 12, 2015)
Shirley Turner posted an update
10 years ago (October 11, 2015)
I am pleased to say Lou has had no symptoms for about a month now. So his mood is very good at the moment. We have had very strong winds for the past few weeks so he as been unable to go fishing. However he works hard in the mango... Read more.
👍 Elaine Cutri reacted to this
10 years ago (October 11, 2015)
I'm glad Lou is feeling well!

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