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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 5, 2014

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Daniel Spurgeon got a guestbook from Betty Diamond

10 years ago (November 14, 2015)

What is your Story Daniel? Why did you have 6 surgeries? I've had 3 open heart surgeries, 2 pacemakers, 2 attempted ablations, 1 successful ablation. My last surgery(which was my 3rd) included a mechanical mitral valve, a biological tricuspid valve, a new pacemaker, and new wires. I was born with... Read more.

Daniel Spurgeon got a guestbook from Enrique K

10 years ago (September 23, 2015)

Helo Daniel, pleasure to meet you in this community. Can you let me know if you had the David Procedure done? My surgeon informed me today that I might be a candidate since my tricuspid valve doesn't have any damage. If you have any information to share I would gladly... Read more.

Daniel Spurgeon got a guestbook from Kathleen Moore

10 years ago (September 16, 2015)

Hi Daniel, I have enjoyed reading your story I have bicuspid valve and aneurysm. Just wondering at what size was your aneurysm when you had it repaired. I was very fit and active cycling, running etc but have had to stop it all and finding it very hard to take!... Read more.

Daniel Spurgeon

10 years ago (September 16, 2015)

Hi Kathleen, my aneurysm was 5.0 cm when measured during the operation. I'm a tall somewhat stocky person, so 5.0 was the earliest recommended time for me to get it fixed. I still have my healthy tricuspid aortic valve and no connective tissue disorders so I didn't fall within the... Read more.

Kathleen Moore

10 years ago (September 20, 2015)

Thanks Daniel I have no insurance so will have to see what happens at my next scan. Sometimes I think I am kind of hoping it will have gotten a little bit bigger so they might do something for me but at the same time the thought terrifies me! Find... Read more.

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