About Me (In My Own Words)
I was diagnosed with a severe case of Rheumatic Fever at age 11 and at the time all 4 heart valves were leaking. Fortunately, after I was admitted to the hospital for a week, the regurgitation had drastically improved and I just had to visit my doctor for a check-up yearly. Now I'm almost 20, and this past November my doctor finally told me it was time to get my aortic and mitral valves replaced. My symptoms have gradually gotten worse over the years and the regurgitation is now severe. Since I am so young I am having surgery at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Salt Lake City, UT
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My surgery date is:
May 16, 2016
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Mitral Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
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My hospital is:
Primary Children's Hosptial
