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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: October 28, 2012

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Joanen Banzhaf posted an update

9 years ago (November 17, 2016)

Things have been going well with the AVR. I had to have pacemaker and have a hard time keeping my INR in range but that has been the only issue I have. Since I had a mechanical valve this time I am very aware of possible infections. I just got... Read more.

Diane Zeigler

Has anyone else received a letter from the CDC about this possibility of this infection? I have not received anything.

Joanen Banzhaf

I received the letter from the Mayo clinic telling me of the CDC update. There is info on CDC update on Adam's blog.

Phyllis Petersen

I saw the write-up. I certainly hope that you are not affected by this. Good luck with getting the other issues in line and continued progress in your recovery.

Catie B

Congratulations on your recovery. One of my family members never could get regulated properly on warfarin, but when she switched to name-brand Coumadin, things settled down.

Joanen Banzhaf posted an update

10 years ago (May 1, 2016)

Hi everyone, Well things are finally starting to feel like normal. It has been harder with the redo on the valve and getting a pacemaker but I am finally starting to feel back to normal. I had an appointment with my cardiologist last Friday. He said that I am doing... Read more.

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Joanen Banzhaf posted an update

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

HI Well I had a visit with my Cardiologist this past Friday. He said the valve is doing very good, They did and echo, EKG, and a device check on my pacemaker. He has me on 180 mg of Diltiazem now and of course Warfarin.I have allergy testing on the... Read more.

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Meredith Bray

1. You are not going to believe how good it will feel to get back in the pool! 2. kayaking? That's great! I think it really helps ward off depression after surgery if you have a goal to work toward. Mine was riding roller coasters in Tennessee. Have a ball!... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

Sounds like you are back on track... Glad you are doing better!ðŸ’ž