Chuck's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 29, 2012

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About Me

After months of testing my wife and I finally have decided that my 5.0 dilated aorta and bicuspid valve will need to be replaced. We met with surgeon Dr Deeb of The University of Michigan yesterday and decided that he was the one that I trusted would take the best care of me.
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    I am from: Livonia, Michigan, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 23, 2013
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Michael Deeb
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    My hospital is: University of Michigan

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