Kelly, your incision at 5.5 inches seems big for a mini sterotomy/key whole incision which is normally 3-4" did they say why? Also, how long did your surgery last? Did you have the whole root great with asending aorta aneurysm repair too? Also any complications with bleeding or needing transfusions?... Read more.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: April 24, 2015
Member Since: April 24, 2015
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10 years ago (January 13, 2016)
Hi Kelly, glad your healing well heart sister! I pray for contined healing for you! I'm thinking of Lars Svensson for my AVR and root repair, what was your impression of the doctor, whole team, anastesiologist and hospital after care? Can you give me some insight? Thank you! God bless!
10 years ago (November 15, 2015)
I see you are about to have your surgery. I pray that everything goes well for you, and look forward to hearing about your recovery. My aortic valve replacement surgery is scheduled for December 2nd, so I'm right behind you!
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