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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: March 21, 2011
Member Since: March 21, 2011
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I had flipped into atrial fib after a run. I would not convert with meds and eventually required cardioversion. Follow up ECHO revealed a bicuspid valve and dilated aortic root. By CT dimensions my root was 4.9 cm. I had composite aortic graft and mechanical aortic valve (St. Jude) on 9/20/2011, this was done at Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Svensson. I am feeling well and getting stronger every week. I look forward to beginning to run distances again. I am adjusting to life on coumadin pretty well.
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I am from: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -
My surgery date was: September 20, 2011 -
I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement -
My surgeon is: Dr. Lars Svensson -
My hospital is: The Cleveland Clinic
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