Daniel's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 5, 2014

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About Me

Like so many others, I am an energetic young person who is grateful to be alive. A wise decision by Dr Alfshine Emrani led to the discovery of an aortic root aneurysm which would have ended my life early at some point. After follow up imaging and data-driven discussions with multiple doctors I decided there was absolutely no benefit to remaining in the waiting room. I now have my surgeon, Dr. Shemin, an array of other medical personnel, and my great family to thank for my successful recovery.
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    I am from: Los Angeles, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 26, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Richard Shemin
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    My hospital is: UCLA

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