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aortic valve surgery

Aortic Valve Surgery Patient & Great Grandfather’s Moving Update

January 31, 2011

By Jack Myers Editor’s Note: Jack Myers wrote a blog post about his successful aortic valve surgery in early January of 2010. Below is an update he recently sent to his surgeon, Dr. Jamie Brown. Dr. Brown, It has been a little over a year since my surgery. As you can see my little boys [...]

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Aortic Valve Surgery Patient’s Wife: “We Have a New Lease on Life”

July 14, 2010
John Bresland

By Beth Batdorf Editor’s Note: On February 15, 2010, John Bresland had minimally invasive aortic valve replacement surgery at the UM Heart Center. Nine weeks later, he enjoyed a vacation with his wife, where he was able to play golf, swim and hike. Below, his wife, Beth Batdorf, tells the story from her perspective.  To [...]

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Aortic Valve Surgery Patient Enjoying Time With Great Grandchildren

January 8, 2010
Jack Myers

By Jack Myers Editor’s Note: Read an update Jack Myers sent to UMMC cardiac surgeon Dr. Jamie Brown in January of 2011. I’m 72 years old and can’t believe that as I sit here and type this, tears are rolling down my cheeks. I found out approximately five years ago that I had aortic valve [...]

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