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Charles P got a guestbook from Gregg Gill

5 years ago (January 21, 2021)

Charles I had an Edwards tissue valve back in 2011 that the doctors thought would last up to 15 years that I got almost 10 out of before needing replaced due to stenosis (found this out before the infection). The new generation Edwards Resilia is supposed to last up to... Read more.

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Charles P got a guestbook from Gregg Gill

5 years ago (January 18, 2021)

Hi Charles, Just went through a similar situation myself. Original valve and aortic root replacement in 2011 and discovered I needed the valve replaced again plus I had an infection in the root graft. Had the surgery at Northwestern in November and went with the Edwards valve which I was... Read more.

Charles P got a guestbook from Pat Bluemel

5 years ago (January 15, 2021)

Hey Charles, just read your tale. I am sorry you are having to live this again. I am happy to chat and answer any questions you have as I am just coming up on a plane out of my redo surgery. I am team On-X now and pretty happy with... Read more.

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Adam Pick

Pat, I can't thank you enough for offering your support to Charles. You just made my day. I love seeing this direct patient-to-patient support. It's the fundamental reason I started this website 14 years ago. Again, thank you!