Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 2, 2017

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About Me

In 2009 I was diagnosed with aortic coarctation as well as BAV with an ascending aortic aneurysm - all 52 years in the making since these are all congenital conditions. I immediately received a stent to correct the coarctation on the descending side. I have been monitored closely for the past 8 years and September 2017 I underwent aortic valve and aneurysm replacement surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. I am currently 6 weeks post surgery and feeling great! Can't wait to begin the rehab lab!!
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    I am from: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 21, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Faisal Bakaeen
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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