Bill's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: December 22, 2014

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About Me

I developed a heart murmur late in life (age 68) which has gotten worse and led to diagnosis of aortic stenosis. Other testing has indicated that only the aortic valve needs attention. So I need my aortic valve replaced at age 72 which is now scheduled after the holidays.
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    I am from: Loveland/Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 12, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Maurice Lyons
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    My hospital is: North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO

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