About Me (In My Own Words)
I was born with a heart murmur that never caused a problem. I wrestled and ran track in high school, played rugby and even took on endurance sports like triathlons and marathons.
This past April I went in for a routine checkup and my cardiologist noticed that something wasn't right. I had an echocardiogram done and that's where they found out that I had severe regurgitation.
I've met with the surgical team and while I'm nervous about the procedure, I know that I'm in good hands. The procedure will be minimally invasive and I am expected to be in and out of the hospital rather quickly.
All I have to do is set up a time for my surgery and decide whether I go with the tissue implant or mechanical. As of now I'm leaning towards the tissue implant.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Austell, GA
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My surgery date is:
August 22, 2019
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Theresa Luu
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My hospital is:
Wellstar Medical Group