Jerry's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 27, 2010

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About Me

ELEVEN years post-op. Had an AVR after my bicuspid valve was eaten by Strep V and a nasty case of endocarditis. Secondary staph infection post surgery but I kicked those germs' butts with the help of antibiotics and am healthy happy and feeling great!!!
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    I am from: Belton, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 30, 2010
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Stephen Pollock

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