Jeff's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 24, 2014

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About Me

Five years ago I went to the doctor because I had crazy high blood pressure. They did an echo and found I had a bicuspid aortic valve and a thoracic aneurysm . I had yearly check ups , on July 16 the numbers suggested action was needed.
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    I am from: Lewisville, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 8, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: 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. William Wallace
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    My hospital is: Texas Health Presbyterian Plano

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