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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 20, 2015

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Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren got a guestbook from C L

9 years ago (January 3, 2017)

Hi Julie, I saw your smiling selfie picture. You look great! I'm asking for my daughter, who was just diagnosed at 17, moderate to severe aortic regurgitation. Did you see a pediatric cardiologist and change to adult cardi, at what age? Thanks

Cathleen Weed

I saw this and wanted to let you know my experience. I was followed by my pediatric cardiologist (who had known me since age 6) all the way through my first 2 OHS (age 19 and 22). I was given a choice at Cedars Sinai of being on the adult... Read more.

Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren got a guestbook from Jim Cummings

10 years ago (October 3, 2015)

Julie, I'm also back to riding horses and feel that life is normal again after an aortic value replacement in March. The biggest change that I've notice is my difficulty getting on horses over 15.3 hands high. Just don't have the leg strength, timing or co-ordination to put myself in... Read more.

Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren got a guestbook from Barrett Burris

10 years ago (September 24, 2015)

Hi Julie. I am a horse lover also from Magnolia, Tx (Houston). Surgery not scheduled yet but will be soon. I was diagnosed w bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic aneurysm. How long after your surgery before you road again? I trail ride, nothing competitive. Am fairly active now. Thank... Read more.