About Me (In My Own Words)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Male 67. Was presenting with worsening SOB and slight angina. Under a watchful eye of my cardiologist for 2 years. Recent angio, CT scan, heart cath paved way for AVR. Given age and bucuspid stenosis SAVR was the surgery of choice. Replaced aortic valve with  Edwards Empris 27 mm bioprothesis bovine valve. Valve is state of the art, treated  to retard stenosis / calcification,  and expandable to accommodate a future TAVR if needed. Recovery is tedious, pain free  and progression is slow and sure. So far, a flawless experience.                                      
                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                    
                        More Info About Me & My Heart
                        More About Me
                                                
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                                    I am from:
                                    ann arbor , mi                                                                    
                             
                                                                                    
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                                    My surgery date is:
                                                                        February 3, 2025
                                                                                                        
                             
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                                    I was diagnosed with:
                                                                                                                                                Aortic Regurgitation                                    
                                                                                                            Aortic Stenosis                                    
                                                                                                        
                             
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                                                                        My surgery was:
                                                                                                                                                                                    Aortic Valve Replacement                                    
                                                                                                        
                             
                                            
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                                                                My surgeon is:
                            
                                                            
                                                                                                                                            Dr. Andrew  Pruitt 
                                                                    
                                    
                                                                                        
                             
                                            
                    
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                                                                        My hospital is:
                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                Trinity St. JOE