Jacquelyn's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 27, 2024

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About Me

I was diagnosed in 2007 with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and have been followed for it since. For the last 4 years I've been monitored for an enlarged aorta which is now at 4.5 but because of my small stature surgery has been recommended to repair it. October 1 of this year is the date of my OHS with Dr. El Hamamsy at Mount Sinai in New York City. I truly hope it goes smoothly. I have two kids, Olivia and Jules who have been screened and both thankfully do not have Bicuspid. I am 52 and hoping for everything to go well so I have lots of years left with my family and alot less worry about my heart.
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    I am from: New York
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    My surgery date was: October 1, 2024
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy
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    My hospital is: The Mount Sinai Hospital

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