Karen's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 16, 2017

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About Me

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic stenosis. It has been a mild condition until symptoms occurred in my thirties. The aortic valve is now declining and I will be having heart valve replacement surgery next month.
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    I am from: Cherry Hill, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 6, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, 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. William Szeto
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    My hospital is: Penn Presbyterian

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