About Me (In My Own Words)
Early March 2019, I came down with what I thought was a flu or a stomach bug. After my wife noticed that I was having a hard time walking straight and talking, she recognized it as a stroke and made the 911 call. Turns out I had contracted endocarditis which had latched onto an undiagnosed bicuspid aortic heart valve. Vegetation had grown on the valve, broken off and caused the stroke. I ended up needing a new heart valve and a few patches of holes in the heart walls caused by the infection. Recovery so far has gone well and I'm lucky to be in the position I am.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Centennial, Colorado
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My surgery date is:
March 18, 2019
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I was diagnosed with:
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Michael Firstenberg
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My hospital is:
Medical Center of Aurora
