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Erik's Profile
Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: July 17, 2019
Member Since: July 17, 2019
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My story started out last October when I suffered a Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO). I suddenly lost 40% of the vision in my left eye. The doctors went searching for answers and discovered for the first time I have a bicuspid aortic valve, densely calcified, and mild aortic aneurysm. They speculate calcium broke off from my valve and entered my eye. I'm very healthy and active so this came as a total shock, as did the recent news the stenosis has grown severe and an aortic root replacement surgery is required.
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I am from: Superior, Colorado, United States -
My surgery date was: July 31, 2019 -
I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement -
My doctor is: Dr. Alberto Pochettino -
My hospital is: Mayo Clinic
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