About Me (In My Own Words)
Dave landed a new job in Baraboo in January. As part of the hiring process they requested he get a physical, and the doctor discovered a heart murmur. He had an echo-cardiogram the next week and that was the first time we were told he had a heart problem. We were sent to a cardiac surgeon in Madison who explained to us that Dave had a bicuspid valve (born with this), moderate regurgitation, and an aneurysm on his ascending aorta. It was a lot to take in and we then proceeded with surgical discussion and pre-opt procedures. It was an emotional day. Shock is a good word. Touring ICU, meeting the surgical staff, it was all so much to digest. Open heart surgery is scheduled for Fri April 11th. They will replace his aorta valve with a mechanical valve and will replace part of the ascending aorta where the aneurysm is forming.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Reedsburg, Wisconsin