Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 29, 2026

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About Me

I was born with a coarctation of the Aorta with a bicuspid aortic valve which I had repaired in Buffalo NY in 1975, in 2012 I was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm and had it repaired with no complications. I kept up with my cardiology visits with echo and had growing sinus of Valsalva aneurysm and at 64 and the size has gotten to 5 cm with a bicuspid valve decided to have it repaired. On 12/4/2025 had bio-Bentall procedure, developed total heat block and also ended up with a pacemaker. Still in recovery and doing caridiac rehab.
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    I am from: Rochester, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 4, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement, Pacemaker Implant
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Kazuhiro Hisamoto
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    My hospital is: Strong Memorial Hospital