Cindi's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 26, 2016

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About Me

I was diagnosed with BAV and severe aortic stenosis on June 1, 2016 after many years of being misdiagnosed with a prolapsed mitral valve. Interestingly, my mitral valve is fine. However, this misdiagnosis caused me to ignore symptoms for years. During a recent surgical consultation in Chicago, I was told AVR was necessary within the next 3 months and now I have my date - December 19, 2017. Fairly nervous but ready to feel better and start running again.
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    I am from: Birmingham, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 19, 2017
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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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    My surgeon is: Dr. Patrick McCarthy
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