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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: May 27, 2021

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About Me

Aortic valve replacement (mini-thoracotomy)
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    I am from: Ferndale, MI, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 30, 2021
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua

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