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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 24, 2017

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John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (March 30, 2018)
It looks like Arnolds natural valve lasted over 20 years.
Really? I was just thinking about posting a Post to ask if anyone has ever heard of a person going beyond 15 yrs or so with their valve. 20 years is great! Mine is supposed to last at least 18 yrs. Hope Arnold has a quick recovery :) How about... Read more.
John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (March 24, 2018)
I posted this on facebook as well, seeing if anyone out there is taking vitamin k2 and how it is working for them?
Hi John. Yes, I’m taking vitamin K2 -7 since end of last year. My bicuspid aortic valve replacement three weeks ago.. vivienappleby@gmail.com Would like to share notes.
It is vitamin that in conjunction with vitamin D3 helps move calcium from arteries etc where it doesn’t belong to the bones and teeth. Benefits to cardio /vascular and osteoporosis. Source : supplements or fermented foods - some cheese but easily the highest is Natto - a fermented soya bean... Read more.
John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (February 26, 2018)
Going to get my hip replaced Friday, I would have never found out I had a bicuspid valve unless my surgeon insisted that I get a full physical before he would replace it.
👍 Someone, Meredith Bray and reacted to this
Best wishes and prayers for your upcoming hip surgery.

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