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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: December 16, 2014

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About Me

Avid cyclist and chili cook with a desk job as an Engineer. Found out I had a leaking aortic valve and decided to go with the talented Dr. Ryan in Dallas. He performed a Ross Procedure with Dacron wrap on ascending aorta. Many know me as "Chilihead". Work took us to Naples Italy form 2013-2016. Back in the states now. Currently living and working in Texas.
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    I am from: Mansfield, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 18, 2003
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Ross Procedure
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    My doctor is: Dr. William Ryan
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    My hospital is: Presbyterian Dallas

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