Martha's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 18, 2018

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About Me

At 25, I was diagnosed with a Mitral Valve Prolapse. My father passed away when I was 50. At my physical that year, I mentioned this to my physician which prompted him to take a closer listen...long story short, the resulting echo showed Bicuspid Aortic disease and mild to moderate stenosis. My next echo showed a progression to severe stenosis as well as an Aortic Dilation, which is a nice way of saying Aortic Aneurysm. We have consulted with three hospitals in our general area and all three have recommended surgery. I am currently 55.
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    I am from: Plymouth, Michigan, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 21, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Himanshu Jagdish Patel
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    My hospital is: University of Michigan Health

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