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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 22, 2024

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Shannon Marlow got a guestbook from Robyn Peacock

2 years ago (June 11, 2024)

Hi Shannon! I was also born with a bicuspid aortic valve but didn't know it until age 42. I also had the ascending aortic aneurysm. I was watched closely at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. In 2017 i was diagnosed with infective endocarditis - strep from my mouth - and... Read more.

Shannon Marlow got a guestbook from Suzette Schear

2 years ago (June 11, 2024)

Did they ever find out how you got endocarditis? I supposedly had that too. They said I got it from the dentist

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Ana Brusso

2 years ago (June 11, 2024)

Lifting you up in prayer Shannon for a successful surgery tomorrow and a smooth recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Shannon Marlow

2 years ago (July 2, 2024)

I believe I got endocarditis from irritated gums that got infected. I was forcing on my Invisalign retainers that irritated my gums and I never felt I could keep them clean enough. Then I went on a week long hunting trip and it was even harder to maintain a clean... Read more.

Shannon Marlow

2 years ago (July 2, 2024)

I was also doing some deep cleaning appointments at the dentists for bad gum health. So there's always a chance I could have got it from one of those appointments too. 🤷♀️