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Newly diagnosed with probable BAV, moderate aortic stenosis and mild mitral regurgitation in Dec., 2002. Monitored and watched until it became time for surgery in February, 2011. As noted above, had aortic valve replacement, single bypass and pacemaker (due to heart block post-op). Pacemaker and ventricular lead replaced July 13, 2016.
Jogging and fitness, Electronics, cars, ham radio, antique fountain pens - all stuff that costs too much. . .
Jogging and fitness, Electronics, cars, ham radio, antique fountain pens - all stuff that costs too much. . .
- Birthday
- Nov 25, 1947 (Age: 77)
- Location
- Chicago area
- Surgery
- Edwards Pericardial (Bovine) tissue valve implanted Feb. 28, 2011 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Also single bypass (LIMA-LAD). Boston Scientific model Altrua 60 pacemaker implanted March 4, 2011 during same hospital stay. Update - Ve
- Medications
- Metoprolol - 25 mg/day; HCTZ - 25 mg/day
- Occupation
- Financial Executive for a manufacturing company
- Referral
- web search
Signature
Go Class of 2011!
Steve Epstein
9 Years in The Waiting Room, then on February 28, 2011,
AVR with 23mm Edwards Bovine Pericardial Tissue Valve, Model 3300TFX, Pacemaker - Boston Scientific Altrua 60 DDDR IS-1 and CABG (LIMA-LAD) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago by Dr. Patrick McCarthy and the most wonderful team of professionals I could ask for. New pacemaker (Boston Scientific L101) and ventricular lead, July, 2016.
Steve Epstein
9 Years in The Waiting Room, then on February 28, 2011,
AVR with 23mm Edwards Bovine Pericardial Tissue Valve, Model 3300TFX, Pacemaker - Boston Scientific Altrua 60 DDDR IS-1 and CABG (LIMA-LAD) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago by Dr. Patrick McCarthy and the most wonderful team of professionals I could ask for. New pacemaker (Boston Scientific L101) and ventricular lead, July, 2016.
