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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Debra Gioquindo posted an update

7 years ago (February 4, 2019)

I've asked around. Took me some time because I don't know many people down here in South Jersey. I have an appoint with Dr. Sheldon Goldberg on Wednesday at Penn Medicine. He got me in 2 days later. Wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for all... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

Debra - I wish you the best of luck. If you're willing to travel to Penn, you might want to consider Main Line Health's Lankenau Heart Hospital in Wynnewood just outside of Philadelphia. Dr. Scott Goldman repaired my leaking mitral valve via a minimally invasive mini-thoracotomy. The facility is beautiful... Read more.

Debra Gioquindo posted an update

7 years ago (December 13, 2018)

I've been trying to get into the cardiologist and the first appointment they can get me is March. Even my primary who wants me seen before March has no pull. Just want to keep everyone updated. - Debbie

Richard Buckley

There HAS to be another good cardiologist somewhere nearby.

John Morales

Debbie I agree with Richard i wouldn't stand for a wait like that ...go knock some doors down

Rob Sparling

Agree. Jump this obstacle...pivot and make this a positive. Find the best team you can! They will be more readily available and youâ€™ll be in excellent shape. NYC, Boston, Cleveland, etc.

Louanna Miller

I agree with the three above post. Donâ€™t wait, be proactive and research cardiologist in your area. There is a cardiologist that will get you in sooner. Your heart health and life are too important. Keep us posted.

Debra Gioquindo posted an update

7 years ago (August 24, 2018)

I'm 54 years old and just got diagnosed with etiology of cardiac valve disease unspecified. I'm kind of numb and trying to learn about what I am facing. Side note, my grandfather died after complications of a heart valve replacement in 1979, so I am very scared to put it... Read more.

Debra Gioquindo

Where is Cooper. I'm located in South Jersey. Should note, moved here 5 years ago from NY

Anna Jones

Debra, don't be scared. Firstly, heart surgery techniques have changed a lot since 1979. Mortality rates are extremely low. The replacement valves are much different and better then they were in 1979. In 1979 my mitral valve would not have been able to be repaired but I just had heart... Read more.

Debra Gioquindo

Thank you Anna!

Steve Farthing

Debra, Sorry about your grandfather but that was almost 40 years ago - basically the medical stone age. And most risks of heart surgery are not genetically inherited. How far along are you finding out what you may need to do?

Debra Gioquindo

Steve, not very far. Just got diagnosed this week and trying to learn everything about .

Nancy Surprenant Takahashi

Debra I can understand completely what you are saying. I had my mitral valve repaired in April, same procedure my Aunt had in 1961, she lived about another 2 months afterwards. They have come such a long way, had my aunt had this surgery in 2018 like me I'm sure... Read more.