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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 25, 2024

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About Me

UPDATE - Successful Ross Procedure completed on Oct 21, 2024, by Dr. Joseph Woo at Stanford Medical Center. - 46 years old - bicuspid aortic valve with severe regurgitation. - First diagnosed in 2000 at age 22, monitored periodically throughout the years. - Regurgitation progressed from trace to severe over the course of 20 years. - Left ventricle started enlarging about 2 years ago, and in July 2024 the interior diameter was at 6.9 cm. Cardiologist then referred me to a surgeon. - In consulting with the surgeon, valve-sparing repair is not an option due to the anatomy of my aortic valve.
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    I am from: Oakland, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 21, 2024
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Ross Procedure
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Joseph Woo

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