About Me (In My Own Words)
Hi
I was diagnosed with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve (moderately severe) when I was a child. Growing up I was encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle and take physical activity at my own pace, nothing competitive.
When I was about 30 years old and considering trying to have a baby I was advised that my valve was thickening from the additional wear associated with this sort of stenosis.
I opted for a human tissue aortic valve and root replacement as it did not require any medication post surgery. One teenage child and 22 years later, the replaced valve is now showing signs of thickening but not critical. My focus will be to stay healthy and active for the next year after which I will probably be close to requiring the second OHS.
My story . . . to be continued. :)
Yes, reoperation booked for 29-Nov-2023. My old allograft aortic valve & aortic root, which is now pretty well falling apart, will be replaced with an INSPIRIS RESILIA bovine aortic valve & synthetic woven Dacron tube graft. My head has been absolutely spinning but I'm now showing symptoms of early heart failure & my lifestyle is very much restricted. I'm a very small framed female & the surgeon has advised of most of the possible complications, I think.
There's always a choice, but at this stage I need to try hard to be around for my 20 year old son.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Brisbane , Australia
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My surgery date is:
November 29, 2023
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Chris Cole