JP's Story

About Me (In My Own Words)

Born this way! Super active 2 x Ironman, 3x Marathons, countless triathlons and national team level Water Polo player. Learn about my condition late in life at age 45 during routine echo. Getting a cow tissue valve and hoping to go back to endurance sports but at a lighter intensity, just for fitness

More Info About Me & My Heart

More About Me

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  I am from:
  Miami
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  My surgery date is:
  February 15, 1966
  
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  I was diagnosed with:
  Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  Aortic Aneurysm
  
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  My surgery was:
  Aortic Valve Replacement
  Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
  
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  My surgeon is:
  Dr. Joseph Lamelas