Allan's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 1, 2023

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About Me

Diagnosed with bicuspid valve about 7 years ago with an aortic aneurysm. Played football my entire life at a high level and didnt find out about my bicuspid valve until that time. My check ups have been good until last year where my EF went below 50 and now l, after a bout of Covid, the regurgitation is Moderately Severe and i have constant palpitations. Dr Girardi of Cornell, took a look at my scans and said its time to go in and repair/ replace this thing. I am 41 with a wife and an almost one year old child. This board i have read since i was told it is time and it has helped to put my mind in a better place.
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    I am from: Staten Island, NY, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 10, 2023
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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 surgeon is: Dr. Leonard Girardi
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    My hospital is: Weill Cornell Medicine

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