Andrea's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: October 26, 2018

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About Me

My aortic valve is degrading faster over the last six months to the point that it is now time to address it. On top of that, I have a 4.5cm aortic aneurysm and an exploratory heart cath before Thanksgiving found that I also need a double bypass.
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    I am from: Phoenix, AZ, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 19, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease
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    My doctor is: Dr. Merick Kirshner
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    My hospital is: Abrazo Arrowhead Heart & Vascular Phoenix

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