Joan's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 5, 2017

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About Me

I am having surgery in less than two days. I am having an aortic valve replacement with a tissue valve due to a biological defect. I am getting nervous now that it is so close but have done all I can to get things ready.
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    I am from: Glastonbury, CT, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 15, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Robert Hagberg
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    My hospital is: Hartford Hospital

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