Aaron's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: February 23, 2018

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About Me

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I am 38 and I have had it monitored my whole life. One leaflet works great and the other never developed. Over the last few years I have had a new development with my one good valve getting to thick and also my aortic root dilation. It now measures at 4.5 cm in the aortic root and I have severe regurgitation. Cardiologist has recommended that I have a new valve and root replacement surgery. He has chosen to go with a tissue valve with the option of the TAVR in the future.
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    I am from: Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 20, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Edward Setser
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    My hospital is: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

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