Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: December 19, 2015

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About Me

I am 47 years old. I was always active. I play ice hockey and table tennis. I am also running, doing 'boot camp' and 'core conditioning' classes. I was doing pull up exercises as well. Thus diagnose came to me out of the blue. One night after a workout I got an a-fib. Went to the hospital. They stopped it quickly and suggested to follow up with cardiologist. At cardiologist office they decided to run the ultrasound. There I was told that my aortic valve was leaking and my aorta is between 5-6 cm. I did not have any shortness of breath or other symptoms prior. I was told that surgery is a must and the sooner the better.
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    I am from: San Diego, CA, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 9, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. James Hemp

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