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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 17, 2016

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Went for a checkup with a new Primary Care Physician and he detected a pronounced heart murmur. He referred me to a cardiologist who confirmed the murmur and diagnosed as Severe Aortic Regurgitation. I went for a second opinion at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix Arizona. The Mayo cardiologist concurred with the initial diagnosis. Two weeks ago when through catherization procedure to get a better view and they also found bi-cuspid valve that was leaking considerably. This has lead me to a meeting with a Surgeon at Mayo last week to discuss the case and complete pre-op tests. We are targeting June 21 for surgery date. This has been a fast moving process and absolutely life changing.
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    I am from: Corona, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 20, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Jama Jahanyar

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