Lisa's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 16, 2022

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About Me

In 2006 I was diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis. On May 17, 2013, I had my first open-heart surgery. At that time, I had a tissue valve as the replacement and that has since started to fail. On May 3, 2022, I will be having my 2nd open-heart surgery and have decided to go with the Ross Procedure but will have the Ony-X mechanical valve as a back-up in case the Ross Procedure is not going to work (that will be a game day decision).
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    I am from: New Glarus, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 3, 2022
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My doctor is: Dr. Joshua Hermsen
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    My hospital is: University of Wisconsin Hospital Madison

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