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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 25, 2014

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Kathleen Savoy posted an update

10 years ago (May 9, 2016)

2 months ago today I had AVR. I am feeling great. No shortness of breath or chest pain. I am able to do most activities that I enjoy. I am still healing so I do have aches and pains here and there but otherwise I feel great. God is good... Read more.

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Kathleen Savoy posted an update

10 years ago (February 25, 2016)

last Echo was worse than the others. I have been having increased shortness of breath and angina. I had a TEE done and ct scans of my vessels. Then I met with the valve team at Rex hospital. The surgeon has scheduled surgery for the 9th. I will have another... Read more.

Kathleen Savoy posted an update

11 years ago (November 21, 2014)

I saw Dr. Landvater yesterday. He said that he wants to wait awhile before replacing the valve. The gradient pressure between the L ventricle and the Aorta is not high enough for him to do the surgery yet. He told me that as soon as he replaces the valve the... Read more.

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