Gerald's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 4, 2015

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About Me

I didn't know I had a BAV until I was in my mid 50's. Now that I'm approaching 61 it looks like it will be time for a replacement due to increasing shortness of breath. I had my first visit with my surgeon on March 3 and the replacement of my BAV has been scheduled. I'm now trying to fight through the shortness of breath to exercise and getting in better shape for the surgery. I'll be attending a class that the Hospital of the University of Penn offers for heart surgery patients to educate myself some more on what to expect in the hospital and when I get home.
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    I am from: Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 26, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Joseph Baviria
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    My hospital is: Hospital of the University of Penn

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