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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 18, 2016

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Ron Broadhead posted an update

5 years ago (November 5, 2020)

Arnold

Mark Haden

Hey Ron, you know me. What kind of aortic valve replacement did the Governator have recently?Heâ€™s had two other surgeries, but heâ€™ll always be back. I have AS and will have TAVR soon. Shoot me a note.

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9 years ago (July 5, 2016)

This is Snoozer. She came to Chicago with me for my valve replacement. She was a great companion on the other side.

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Emily Rowley

Aww that's great. Did she visit in your Hospital?

Emily Rowley

Aww that's lovely she was taken care of and was there for you when you left the Hospital. Wow 14 ðŸŽ‚ðŸŽˆðŸŽ Did your Hospital allow pets? I've heard some in USA do, but not here unfortunately.

Ron Broadhead

Emily - Oh yeah - the family was most generous to take her (and me) in. I didn't ask if she could go into the hospital and it didn't even occur to me to ask as I was totally focused on the surgery and recovery. It was nice to have... Read more.

Petey Bello

That's awesome Ron you had your buddy with you!

Ron Broadhead

Thanks Petey. How are you doing?

Emily Rowley

That's great, I hope your recovery is going well. I understand about focusing on your surgery, it's all I could think about after being told of needing surgery. I had mine in January too, what did you have done? It's freezing cold here and snowing at the mountains (just found... Read more.

Ron Broadhead

Hi Emily They replaced my aortic valve. It turned out I had a highly calcified unicuspid valve. The surgery made a huge difference for me and I'm thankful each and every day. Its pretty warm here, though the worst part of the summer seems to be over. It'll get over... Read more.

Ron Broadhead posted an update

9 years ago (July 5, 2016)

I received a call late last week from Nicole of Dr. McCarthy's staff at Northwestern. She was calling to check up on me - Saturday it will be 1 1/2 years since Dr. McCarthy replaced my aortic valve at Northwestern. It was great to receive that call and indicates continued... Read more.

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Emily Rowley

That is great aftercare! Ah when you said you had your surgery in January I thought you meant Jan 2016 like mine lol. Glad to hear you are doing well. How often do you visit your Cardiologist? And what type of Valve was your choice?