About Me (In My Own Words)
At 6 weeks old I had open heard surgery for a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. The initial surgery was performed in December, 1976 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. The valve was repaired at that time with the expectation that it would need to be replaced at some point in the future. Fast forward 47 years I will be having that valve replaced in the beginning of 2024.
Needless to say I have gotten the most use I could out of the repair! I count myself lucky that I have been able to function with virtually no medical issues, medical intervention, or medications for this long. I am going to be receiving a mechanical valve this go around.
At this point the surgery is planned be performed by Dr. Sarah Palmer at MHI / Abbott in Minneapolis in early 2024 though we still need to select a date.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Lakeville
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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