Melissa's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 15, 2023

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About Me

I will have an Echo followed by a cardiologist visit January 11, 2024 to learn my surgical options and timelines. At my last visit 6 months ago, my aneurysm had rapidly expanded from 4.2 to 4.6 cm however the stenosis of aortic valve was still mild to moderate. This 'watchful waiting' has so far been the worst of it all.
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    I am from: Seattle, WA, United States
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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