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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 18, 2015

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About Me

Since birth bi-valve aorta opening only. 8 cm2 now, with regurgitation.
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    I am from: Durham, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 21, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My doctor is: Dr. Robert Peyton
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    My hospital is: REX Hospital

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