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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 13, 2014

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David Brunkhorst got a guestbook from Rob
10 years ago (February 12, 2016)
I have 4.9 cm dilation with moderate stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve was given choice to watch or do surgery. I'm very active and was told if I wait that I would have to seriously modify my activities. Dr Pochitinno told me if I do surgery there would be no... Read more.
Waiting is the hardest part, so I would do the surgery, now. Because I had difficulties accepting I needed the surgery and no support from people close to me, I put it off for about ten months. I don't know what your insurance is like, but mine had an out... Read more.
David Brunkhorst got a guestbook from Sandy Davis
11 years ago (February 26, 2015)
A craft show. We travel the Midwest doing shows. It is downtown at the convention center. My husband will be at a show in Omaha that weekend also so my son will be helping me. I would love to have him talk with you but that probably won't work. If... Read more.
David Brunkhorst got a guestbook from Sandy
11 years ago (February 25, 2015)
Did the mechanical valve you have. Is it one that takes a lower blood thinner than some. I think it is the oxt-xl internet says it is a little quiter. How loud is yours? I have a show in Sioux city the 3rd weekend in March at convention center.
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