Joe's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 25, 2015

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About Me

Late 30s and just learned this year of my bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic aneurysm. Likely repair to the valve, but plan B is the replacement option. Curious to hear from those about mechanical v tissue choices, especially at this age, living on Coumadin or living with the knowledge that another surgery is impending. Hell, I'd also like to know about the first one =)
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    I am from: Philadelphia, PA, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 15, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Joseph Bavaria
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    My hospital is: Hospital at University of Pennsylvania

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