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I had my aortic valve replaced in October of 2011 by Dr. Petterson at Cleveland Clinic. I used this forum for reassurance, guidance,and information and went into the surgery with great confidence at knowing what to expect. Now I find I need that reassurance again. My valve has recalcified and I...

I had my AVR on 10/19/11 and have been doing really well,just feel a skipped beat every once in awile. Then last night I awoke from a bad dream and became aware that my heartbeat was fast with a skipped beat here and there. I couldn't lay back down like that so I sat up waiting for it to...

sorry, meant to post to post surgery

I am wondering if anyone has had blurred vision after surgery and if so how long did it ast? I read where it advises not to have an eye exam done until 3 months after surgery, I guess to let the eyes return to normal state. I am having blurred vision with my glasses for long distance but can...

I had my AVR on 10/19 and as well as I can remember have not had a period in over 2 yrs. I had occasional hot flashes but nothing extreme. I had 2-3 mild flashes after the surgery and some mucousy discharge on 10/26 and then started having pink discharge on 10/28-29 and it continues. Has anyone...

Had a rough time, just came to the floor a littler earlier. Due to my back/neck injury i had to be awake for intubation by flourascope. Took forever and many many attempts, not fun. I am having most pain in my back/neck. Anybody know anthing about how to relieve this pain? I can only have...

I have a date with Dr. Petterrson of the CC at 5:15am. Updates will be posted by my children until I am able.

I went through the pre-op stuff today and will see Dr. Petterrson tomorrow. I will be having an avr and maybe even a mitral valve repair, guess I will find out for sure tomorrow. Cleveland Clinic is awesome!

Cleveland Clinic has confirmed Oct. 19/2011 for my surgery. When I was first told I needed an AV replacement I was filled with anxiety. All the info I was handed was so new and yet the Cardio wanted me to jump right into making plans for the surgery. After several days I started to try to learn...

How do I find out how many aortic valve replacement surgeries a doc has done and outcomes, etc? I have found some info on "healthgrades" but not on the docs I am looking for. Any help appreciated. I have been looking at (Dr. Chen at Emory), (Dr. Glower, wake forest) and (Dr. Kon, at Duke)...

Hey everyone I am new here. After having gone to the ER for a funky heart beat (turned out to be atrial fib) I was told I had severe aortic stenosis a would need a new valve. I had a cardiac cath yesterday and was told the valve was critical. I was sent home told to get on iron supp. for a...