Brett's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 24, 2019

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About Me

I was born with a BAV and watched it since then. I'm 36 now and just had surgery to replace my aortic valve and root.
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    I am from: Chicago, IL, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 24, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Christopher Malaisrie
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