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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 19, 2021

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About Me

No Surgery set as yet but valve has degraded recently to SEVERE. Some good news - my Surgery has been delayed into 2022. While the valve remains Severe , my Cardiologist wants to delay into next year. Some short term relief .
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    I am from: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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    My surgery date was: September 22, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Associate Professor Cheng Yap
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    My hospital is: St John of God Hospital Geelong

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