Judith's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: February 20, 2015

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About Me

Diagnosed with BAV 10 years ago. Now have ascending aorta aneurysm.
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    I am from: Winchester, Ky, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 22, 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 Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Hassan Reda
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    My hospital is: University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute

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