Holly's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 3, 2013

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About Me

I am a 52 year old women that was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve at birth. I developed an ascending aortic aneurysm about age 35. The cardiologist has been monitoring the heart through ultrasounds and CT scans for years. My valve is diameter is currently 1.1 cm. I have been given the option to lead a more sedentary life style or have a valve replacement. I am most likely going to have the Heart Valve replacement with the aneurysm fixed as well.
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    I am from: Rochester, New York, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 3, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. David Cherran
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    My hospital is: Rochester General Hospital

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