Derek's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 4, 2018

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About Me

Age 44.Diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve with 5.4 CM aortic root and enlarged ascending aorta.
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    I am from: Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 13, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Ronald Miles
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    My hospital is: Aspirus Wausau Hospital

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