About Me (In My Own Words)
My story began many years ago on Valentine's Day when I was born with a heart murmur. Jump forward to the present and I will be having open heart surgery March 2, 2022 for an ascending aortic aneurysm and a leaking aortic heart valve. My aortic heart valve has been followed for many years with regular echocardiograms, but the aneurysm was discovered last year when my new cardiologist decided to do my first MRI. I am lucky to have had these past few months to get ready for the surgery and have been able to delay my surgery during the latest Covid surge.
While my aortic valve is not at the point of requiring replacement it is heading that way and will be replaced along with the aortic aneurysm. At this time, I have chosen a bioprosthetic bovine tissue replacement valve.
Gratefully, I found Adam Pick's book, HeartValveSurgery.com and this community through a dear friend who used to work for a cardiac surgeon in the SF Bay Area.
I am inviting my family, old friends and new friends to follow my journey.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Santa Rosa, CA
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My surgery date is:
March 2, 2022
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Aneurysm
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Jeremiah Geoffrey Allen