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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

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Walter Lewandowski posted an update

9 years ago (August 19, 2017)

I had a great experience with TAVR Surgery on Wednesday. I never believed it would be as fast and efficient. I am very grateful for this technology and the doctors and surgeons I worked with at all the clinics and hospitals I visited. Great work from the Doctors at Providence... Read more.

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Catie B

9 years ago (August 20, 2017)

Wonderful report, Walter! So glad to hear you're doing well.

Craig Wise

9 years ago (August 20, 2017)

nice Walter. Great to hear. Keep us posted.

Walter Lewandowski posted an update

9 years ago (August 15, 2017)

Surgery tomorrow. Surgeon recommends a TAVR. My previous surgery makes the removal of the homograft (human tissue valve) too risky. That's why they aren't done anymore. I cant say I was unhappy with my homograft, never been a problem in 20 years.

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Paul Jenkins

9 years ago (August 15, 2017)

Very best wishes :-)

Marie Myers

9 years ago (August 15, 2017)

Hope it all goes perfectly!

Jill Krajnovich

9 years ago (August 15, 2017)

Wishing you a smooth surgery & recovery!

Cindy Williams

9 years ago (August 15, 2017)

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery! 💖

Walter Lewandowski posted an update

9 years ago (July 13, 2017)

Meeting with TAVR team today. I had an aortic homograft with ascending aorta replaced 19+ years ago. The surgeons are not recommending open heart surgery. The surgeons are recommending a TAVR because of all the calcification in the aorta now. I am pretty nervous at this stage about everything.

Laura Jacobs

9 years ago (July 13, 2017)

Hi Walter, I hope your meeting went well and you are feeling better about everything you are facing. I am so sorry that you are facing surgery again. Best wishes to you.

Juergen Li

9 years ago (July 13, 2017)

Walter - I had my AVR (mechanical valve) one year ago at OHSU and can recommend Dr. Jai Raman. He came to OHSU last year from Chicago. This was my first surgery and I was amazed how much difference a partial sternotomy combined with a special sternum closing technique made.... Read more.

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