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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: July 24, 2015

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Arnold Pedersen posted an update
10 years ago (November 12, 2015)
Hello. My name is Robin and I am the daughter of Arnold Pedersen. I know he started this site because he was having Heart Valve Surgery but I'm devastated to say he passed away on November 2, 2015. He was an amazing husband and father. If you would like to... Read more.
Sorry to hear about your loss, and our loss here.
Robin, I read through every post and am so sorry for you and your family. You've had a tough time of it over these months, and I wish for healing and peace for you and your family.
My deep condolences go out to the whole family. May he RIP. I lost my mother January 18, 2015 to liver cancer she was 62. I still miss her so much words can't describe. God bless his soul and your family.
I am so sorry about your father. I pray that he is embraced in a heavenly hug with our Lord along with Ron Santo and Ernie Banks.
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10 years ago (August 23, 2015)
👍 Lynne Ladd reacted to this
From another Cub fan and from a tee shirt I saw today watching the Cub game: wait till this year! I pray that your surgery on Tuesday will be textbook from Dr. McCarthy and your recovery will be uneventful. Tuesday will be a new day for you with a fixed... Read more.
Arnold Pedersen posted an update
10 years ago (August 15, 2015)
Committed to take this journey Aug 25th. at Northwestern -Dr. McCarthy. I went to the Cleveland Clinic diagnosed with Afib-Mitral and Tricuspid valve reg. Repair work with maze procedure to be done in Chicago. Talk about mind games-Adam Pick's book is very good.
👍 Kenneth Cole and Janice Powell reacted to this
Dr. McCarthy did my AVR 3 months ago. Two days in ICU, 2 1/2 days in Recovery. He did a good job. I've had no complications. My experience at Northwestern was very positive, though a person who had the surgery on the very next day, with McCarthy, had a difficult... Read more.
Arnold you're one day ahead of me. I'm having my aortic valve changed on August 26 at the University of Penn. I hope things go well for you.

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