J H's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 27, 2011

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About Me

Was diagnosed with an aortic root aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve. Surgery was on 10/17/11. I had SAVR along with ascending aortic Dacron graft, via full sternotomy. I chose a tissue valve (Medtronic Freestyle porcine).
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    I am from: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 17, 2011
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Brian Ganzel
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    My hospital is: Jewish Hospital

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