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Wonderful report, Walter! So glad to hear you're doing well.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation
Member Since: May 18, 2017
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Walter Lewandowski posted an update
8 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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Craig Wise
nice Walter. Great to hear. Keep us posted.
Walter Lewandowski posted an update
8 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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Cindy Williams reacted to this
Very best wishes :-)
Hope it all goes perfectly!
Wishing you a smooth surgery & recovery!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow, wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery! 💖
Walter Lewandowski posted an update
8 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.
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.
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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