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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation
Member Since: July 11, 2017
Member Since: July 11, 2017
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I was also diagnosed with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy in which they performed a ventricular septal myectomy (thinning the wall, much like making a Arby's roast beef sandwhich).
It was a 5 year journey for me after 2 heart attacks and 2 ablations. Since the surgery in July 2017 I can breathe again! I've lost significant weight and can once again exercise. Trusting the doctors and communicating everything is essential for recovery.
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I am from: Vancouver, WA, United States -
My surgery date was: July 20, 2017 -
I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Repair, Pacemaker Implant -
My doctor is: Dr. Stephen Heitner -
My hospital is: OHSU
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