Jim's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 23, 2023

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About Me

I was initially diagnosed 7 years ago with aortic regurgitation and aortic stenosis. I was told a month ago that my stenosis was "severe" and it was time for a AVR. I'm trying to process all this. CT angio was done last week. Cath angio will be done next week, pre-op the following week. I feel really good about the choice of my surgeon and USC Keck. Everybody says I'll feel like a million bucks when it's done, I'm trying to find comfort in that fact.
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    I am from: Burbank, Ca, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 11, 2023
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Vaughn Starnes
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