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Member Since: July 21, 2010

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About Me

Hey Everyone! My name is Ellen. I am 34 and I live in MD. When I was 19 it was discovered that I had a bicuspid aortic valve. I have been monitored once a year since then. About 4 weeks ago my doctor informed me that it is time for me to have my valve replaced. This is a very scary experience and I was very glad to find this journal community for others that are going through the same thing I am.
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    I am from: Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 20, 2010
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    My doctor is: Dr. Duke Cameron
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    My hospital is: John Hopkins

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