About Me (In My Own Words)
Diagnosed with heart murmur 17 years ago (2000) and three years later (2003) diagnosed with AV stenosis. Told that I probably had the av problem for much longer. Now I need open heart surgery - SAVR (no TAVR) as aortic root is too constricted which may need enlarging to accept new valve. Surgery was recently postponed from 01-19-2017 to 02-23-2017 due to dental issue. I am in severe stage but fortunate to have only mild symptoms. Always considered myself healthy but this is surgery #3 in 13 months (01/16 rotator cuff repair, 05/16 abdominal hysterectomy for cancer)
and now open heart. Turning 70 in June - will be back on my feet and decided that is it for atleast the next 10-15 years!
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Hartland, Michigan
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My surgery date is:
February 23, 2017
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My hospital is:
University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center