Claire's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 9, 2019

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About Me

Hello! I have a bicuspid aortic valve with an ascending aortic aneurysm. I was diagnosed at 18 years old and am currently 46. My valve deteriorated rapidly to severe AS this past year. I am scared but trying to be positive. I plan to chronicle my experience here.
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    I am from: San Diego, CA, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 3, 2019
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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. James Hemp
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    My hospital is: Scripps Mercy Hillcrest

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