Kelly's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 24, 2015

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About Me

After a few years of occasional PVCs I started to notice they were more becoming more frequent and I was getting lightheaded. An echo and stress test was ordered, stress test was normal but echo showed I have a bicuspid aortic valve. I've never had a murmur. From there I had a TEE and a heart cath. Regurgitation is severe. I have always been active, l was surprised my valve could be in such bad shape yet I didn't realize it. After meeting Dr. Svensson in mid May we are going to wait and do another echo in 6 months. He thinks there's a chance for repair instead of replacement.
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    I am from: Bolivar, Ohio, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 16, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Lars Svensson
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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