About Me (In My Own Words)
My father was diagnosed with a BAV almost 20 years ago due to symptoms. He replaced his valve at 62 years old with a bioprosthetic valve. After learning that BAV can be hereditary, I tested and learned I was the "lucky" one out of four children. I've been monitoring ever since and in April 2025 at the age of 55, I learned the valve stenosis was now severe. The aortic aneurysm is at 4.5. My surgeon will be replacing the valve with the Inspiris Resilia and the aortic root will also be replaced. I've known that surgery was in my future but I wasn't prepared for it happening in my mid-fifties. I'm nervous but also ready to get it done and move on to recovery this fall and winter and be ready for a nice spring and summer in 2026!
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Chesterfield, Virginia
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My surgery date is:
August 18, 2025
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Aortic Aneurysm
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Chiwon Hahn
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My hospital is:
HCA Henrico Doctor's Hospital
