Damian's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 5, 2013

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About Me

My name is Damian and I was born with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve (been corrected actually unicuspid). In May 2012, I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and moderate regurgitation. I became symptomatic beginning 2015 and I'm now beginning the journey that will transform me heart, body, and soul.
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    I am from: New York, New York, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 20, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Paul Stelzer
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    My hospital is: Mount sinai

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