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Ana's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: September 7, 2022

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About Me

Aortic valve replaced with bio in 2019. Aortic aneurysm replaced and aorta replaced in 2019. Dr. Vaughn Starnes performed a surgery at USC. Grateful for God's miracles in my life and surviving these operations and recovering. God is amazing and my surgeon.
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    I am from: Palm Dessert, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 26, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Vaughn Starnes
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    My hospital is: USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute

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