Hollie's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 26, 2023

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About Me

In September of 2022 I transferred care to a new primary care provider who discovered a murmur. On January 25, 2023 I had an echocardiogram and was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, severe arotic regurgitation, an aortic root dialation of 5.00cm and an ascending arotic dialation of 4.87cm. I will see a cardiothoracic surgeon on January 31, 2023 and hoping to have surgery shortly there after. Imagine my surprise to hear this news at 33! I am extremely anxious to have the surgery but I know it is absolutely needed. Trying to stay positive. ❤️
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    I am from: West Columbia, SC, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 9, 2023
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Joseph Lamelas
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    My hospital is: UMiami Health

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