It is my third AVR anniversary

[Jack]

My AVR was done on November 30, 2000 and I just received my echocardiogram report and yearly checkup.

All is working fine, the report indicates ?Normally functioning bioprosthesis aortic valve, LV function preserved with EF=60%", and I hope that this valve will keep on working for many more years.

This is my second AVR, the first one was done in May 1983 using porcine valve, it work perfectly for 17.5 years, eventually got worn out and started leaking. My present valve is also a porcine valve and I will be very happy if it lasts as long as the previous one.

I am living a normal life with porcine valves for more then 20 years and I am very grateful that the medical science for development in this field and giving me a chance to live a normal life.

 

[Nancy]

Congratulations on such a wonderful report, Jack! Thanks for sharing. It's always nice to get good news.

 

[Ross]

Congratulations Jack!

It is great to hear the good news. I can only hope to continue to get good reports and here you are 3 years out on the 2nd valve doing great. May you have many more in the years to come.

 

[bvdr]

Congratulations Jack! What a wonderful thing to celebrate. I too hope you have many many more anniversaries just like this one.

 

[KathyH]

Congratulations on your anniversary! Boy,you did great with the porcine valve. Isn't that a long time to last? Did you have your surgery at Cleveland Clinic? ( Sorry about being so nosey)
Kathy H

 

[Jack]

KathyH,

I had my surgeries at the Jewish hospital in Cincinnati Ohio, the first sergury was done by Dr. J. Flage with Dr. C. Wright, just starting in practice, assisting. The second surgery was done by Dr. C. Wright with Dr. J. Flage, that is semi retired now, assisting.

 

[Jean]

Hey, Jack, congratulations! We are in the class of 2000! It is a great feeling to get such a great report!

 

[Karlynn]

Congratulations on your anniversary! And "Amen!" to the wonders of medical science.

Karlynn

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Jack,
Congratulations on your Anniversary!
Sounds like you are doing Great.
Take Care

Dave
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Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical

 

[tommy]

Jack,

Congratulations from another member of the Class of 2000! We are 3 days apart. The Thansgiving Holiday has new meaning for me (getting weepy).

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi jack!
congratulations on your anniversary. may you celebrate many more in the years to come.
be well, sylvia