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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: November 15, 2015

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About Me

My name is Brian, my story is Couple of years ago wasn't feeling good went to doctor had an echocardiogram and found I had a small leak. Have been managing it with meds. Then my heart went out of rhythm had to have a cardio version. Was good for a year and a couple of months and was in a fib again. Had another cardio version and have been feeling great, went for my yearly eco and my doc sent me for cardio cath didn't like what they saw and was sent to surgeon. having surgery Jan 11,2016.
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    I am from: Douglaston Ny, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 11, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, MAZE Procedure
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Alan Hartman
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    My hospital is: North shore university

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