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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 20, 2019

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I had a bad EKG - was advised to do an echocardiogram and discovered I had a bicuspid Aortic Valve with regurgitation and mild stenosis - advised to wait a year and see the progression - 9 months later I had a stroke. Decided to do the On X Mechanical Valve on Sept 12 this year. I have felt great and still do but today after a follow up echocardiogram I have discovered my Ejection Fraction has dropped from 57 pre operation to 34 post op - I am now awaiting my game plan to get this back up as it is very concerning.
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    My surgery date was: September 12, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Robert Still
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    My hospital is: Orange Park Medical / Baptist Heart Jacksonville F

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