About Me (In My Own Words)
Aortic valve replaced with Starr-Edwards "ball-in-cage" mechanical valve Aug. 16, 1967 at age 31.....now 82 and original valve still operating normally. Stenosis caused by rheumatic/scarlet fever in childhood. Haven't missed a beat since!
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
louisville, Kentucky
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My surgery date is:
August 16, 1967
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. richard wood
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My hospital is:
University of Kentucky Medical Ctr