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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Connie Jewell posted an update
3 years ago (October 13, 2022)
Just curious anyone else here have a St Jude Medical, Trifecta Tissue aortic valve fail early?
Connie Jewell posted an update
3 years ago (October 13, 2022)
I had TAVR Monday Oct 10th,by Dr Matthew Czarny @ Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD . Everything went great, textbook basically I came home Tuesday afternoon Oct 11th I feel great. I have 3 tiny incisions, the Dr. attempted to do the TAVR via my left wrist but, was... Read more.
😮 🥰 Adam Pick, Meredith Bray and reacted to this
Connie, Your post just made my day. Thanks so much for being part of our community!!! So happy for you and all those around you!!! ❤️
Thank you Adam, so happy you got such great news on your annual echo!!
It's amazing to me that they could even attempt to do a valve replacement through the wrist! We are so blessed to live in a time where the technology is advancing as it is. Glad you are feeling better! 👍❤️
I'm happy that the procedure has gone so well for you!
Connie Jewell posted an update
3 years ago (October 5, 2022)
The latest update on my failing replacement aortic valve. On Monday Oct. 3rd I had a Cardiac catheterization to check for any blockages and determine if I could have TAVR procedure to replace my failing replacement aortic valve. I had good news from the test, no blockages and I can... Read more.
🥰 ❤️ Susan Lynn and Ed Eller reacted to this
Yay! That's great news! We'll be cheering for you next Monday, Connie!! ❤️
So glad to hear your good news. Will be praying for your procedure to go well. God bless you Connie
Wonderful news! So clad you can have TAVR. You are in good hands.
Such good advice on getting your annual echo, as stressful as it may be.. Wishing you a smooth journey next Week!
Great news! Good luck for a speedy recovery!
Thank you all for all your well wishes, thoughts and prayers for me for my 2nd aortic valve replacement on Monday Oct. 10, 2022.

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