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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 15, 2012

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About Me

I enjoy an active life, taking up skiing, hiking and boon-docking in the mountains. Since my first valve replacement in 2012 I haven't thought much of my heart, even doing the incline many times - but in 2024 things started to change again. Please go to 'My Journal' to see the full story and where things are currently at.
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    I am from: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 15, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Betty Kim
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    My hospital is: Penrose Main

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