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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 23, 2018

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Kim Franke got a guestbook from Dan Vechiola
7 years ago (August 23, 2018)
Hi Kim! I read your story and I can relate. I was diagnosed 39 years ago with a heart murmur with 25% regurgitation when I was 18. It terrified me and after a few visits with a cardiologist I avoided doctors all together because I was terrified and asymptomatic and... Read more.

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