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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: January 30, 2020

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Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Joe Sisneros

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

Hi LIsa, This is Joe, I had valve surgery 11/2018. I choose a bovine valve. The mechanical valve option was interesting but I had no desire to be on a blood thinner that required weekly tests. I am 63, very active with activities that doctors roll their eyes and quickly... Read more.

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Joe Sisneros

After reading through prior posts, I would recommend if you have any concerns with the recommendations by your doctors get a second opinion to support your strategy. I went the Edwards Lifesciences Pericardial Tissue Valve with no regrets, Wishing you the best. Joe

Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Diane Maher

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

I think your comment about your surgeon is very important...â€he doesnâ€™t know me bestâ€. It so important to have complete confidence and trust in your team. Taking into consideration how you are feeling at the moment, I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion.

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Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Gary Long

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

Lisa, Last month, I had an Edwards Lifescience Sapien 3 TAVR (with bovine valve) installed. The TAVR has become much more widely available under FDA guidelines. Although I am 71 years old, I am otherwise healthy. I had the TAVR installed due to a congenital bicuspid aortic valve and aortic... Read more.