Judy's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: February 6, 2017

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About Me

I am having an aortic valve replacement redo. My first surgery for an AVR was done in May of 2012. I had aortic stenosis. The valve began to fail before the third anniversary of its installation. We elected to go to Cleveland Clinic for this OHS.
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    I am from: Philadelphia, Pa, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 7, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Lars Svennson
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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