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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: July 11, 2016

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Judy Baurle posted an update
9 years ago (October 25, 2016)
I would love to hear from anyone who has had heart valve surgery at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY ! My surgery is coming up in two weeks and I'm nervous !
Judy Baurle posted an update
9 years ago (October 24, 2016)
Well, my aortic valve replacement surgery scheduled for We'd. Oct. 26th had to be postponed until November 9th ! Found out at my dental checkup that I had a bad tooth that could cause infection & needed extraction ! So that's done and now a bit longer wait to get... Read more.
Bummer! Good to have found out, however. Nov. 9th will be here before you know it.
What a nasty surprise, but better safe than sorry. Hopefully, no more surprises before the big day.
Judy Baurle posted an update
9 years ago (October 7, 2016)
HI, I'm 73, almost 74 and have know for about 8 months that I have aortic stenosis. My echocardiogram Kept saying moderate but during a cardiac catherization a few weeks ago, the pressures were bad. I had an appointment with a Cardiothoracic specialist on October 4 th and it's now... Read more.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has had heart surgery at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY .

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