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4 years ago (November 30, 2021)

Kia Ora everyone. My name is Te Aroha and I live in New Zealand. In 2007 I had my first open heart surgery mitral valve replacement and bentall procedure. In 2013 they replaced two more valves, life has certainly not been the same since. 8 years later covid interrupts the... Read more.

Rose Madura

4 years ago (November 30, 2021)

I had an aortic valve replacement, ascending aorta and arch/root repair done in 2017. I got the Pfizer vaccine in February 2021 and the 2nd shot in March. And I recently got the booster shot. I had a sore arm and could tell my glands were responding which told me... Read more.

Civita Fahey

4 years ago (November 30, 2021)

same as Rose, I had aortic valve replacement in 2017 and have had all three shots of Moderna. Outside of flu like symptoms for about 48 hours, all was good.

Jim Archer

4 years ago (November 30, 2021)

I had a Bentall Procedure in April 2020. I have all three shots of Moderna with little side effect, other than a day of feeling low and a sore arm. I did not consult with my cardiologist, based on news commentary that it should not affect me. Like Rose says,... Read more.

Anonymous

4 years ago (December 2, 2021)

I had the Bentall procedure two years ago and have gotten the two vaccines and the booster and like Jim other than a little discomfort and arm soreness I was fine. As Rose suggest consult with your doctor. God bless you

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