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Michael's Profile
Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: January 30, 2018
Member Since: January 30, 2018
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At 2 yrs old our family doctor heard a "bump swish". Now at 54 yrs old my bicuspid AV needs replacing. I knew someday a cardiologist would say that "it's time". Over the last year or so, I started to get winded and tired quicker when doing physical activities. I have the luxury to be able to wait until late Spring / early Summer to have the AVR. My feeling is to wait until after flu season winds down and my children are home from college. I also do not want to miss any of my son's lacrosse games as this is his senior season. So I have 3 + months to prepare mentally and physically. I have yet to decide on a hospital, surgeon or type of valve.
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I am from: Cicero, NY, United States -
My surgery date was: June 13, 2018 -
I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement -
My surgeon is: Dr. Charles Lutz -
My hospital is: St. Joseph's Hospital - Syracuse, NY
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