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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: February 11, 2019

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Pamela Combs posted an update
6 years ago (June 7, 2019)
Aortic valve replacement surgery June 10, 2019
You are in my prayers. He mine done a year ago June 6th. All went well
You are almost there - best wishes!
hi..I did this surgery last September aortic value replacement and mitral repair at Cleveland Clinic. If you have any questions let me know. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. It is true what they say after post -op surgery emotional Roll- coaster ride. Stay strong..positive energy
thoughts and prayers are with you! I had mitral valve replaced 7 weeks ago! Take care of yourself mentally and physically
Pamela Combs posted an update
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
My appointment with the cardiology surgeons in Tallahassee, FL is scheduled for 2/22. In the meantime I have been doing some research on other physicians and hospitals. If I have the aortic valve replacement in Tallahassee, I am only an hour from home. I have been looking into Advent Hosptal... Read more.
I can't remember the name, but someone on here just had surgery at Advent. Hopefully, she will respond. As far as surgeons, Dr. Lamelas, is a pioneer in minimum-invasive and just moved back to Miami. He is considered one of the best for aortic replacement. I wish you the very... Read more.
Hi Pamela, I live in Freeport, FL and had my AVR at Florida Hospital Orlando (now Advent) with Dr. Kevin Accola. Our drive was 7 hours and I did fine. I am over 4 years post op and doing great. Dr. Accola and his team are wonderful! You can read... Read more.
Dr Accola is doing my mitral valve repair on Feb 19. He did my friends Aortic Valve this past summer, with a tissue valve that can be replaced in the future if needed with a valve in valve repair.

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