Jeff's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 19, 2015

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About Me

After a month long fever, I was diagnosed with endocarditis and hospitalized for 4 days. Turns out, I have a biscupid aortic valve that I was unaware of for 40 active years. The bacteria, unfortunately, caused a perforation in one of my leaflets and my aortic valve is now severely regurgitating. I am heading to the Cleveland Clinic for the repair.
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    I am from: Albany, Ca, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 1, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Lars Svensson
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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