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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 4, 2021

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About Me

Had valve sparing root replacement (David V) on Feb 3 for leaky bicuspid valve and aortic aneurysm. Everything went well and recovery is going well so far (7 weeks out). It's amazing how much better I feel just walking compared to before surgery.
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    I am from: Vancouver, WA, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 3, 2022
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Christopher Burke
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    My hospital is: UW Medicine Heart Institute

Upcoming Surgeries

Mary Jean Yarbrough, heart valve patient
Mary Jean Yarbrough
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
August 13, 2026
Kara Lee Ruckriegel, heart valve patient
Kara Lee Ruckriegel
Aortic Regurgitation
August 13, 2026
Greg Sturgill, heart valve patient
Greg Sturgill
Aortic Regurgitation
August 14, 2026

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