Joshua's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 23, 2024

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About Me

Diagnosed with BAV in 2022, I was initially told they would monitor it annually, but after a year, it became every six months. Now, my stenosis has reached a severe level, and I need heart surgery within a matter of weeks or months. I'll know more after undergoing cardiac catheterization on Oct 7th. I met with a cardiac surgeon last Monday with my wife. He said I would be a good candidate for the Ross procedure and that they've had many success stories at URMC. He's one of the few specialists who performs the Ross procedure there.
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    I am from: Webster, United States
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Ross Procedure

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