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

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