Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: August 22, 2014

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About Me

Diagnosed with a heart murmur 2 years ago. Doctor watched it but because of my age and father having heart issues sent me in far an Echo-Cardiogram on 7/18/14. Had follow up on 8/4/14 was referred to a Cardiologist. Seen Cardiologist on 8/7/14, did an EKG was told I had Aortic Stenosis and possibly a heart attack before. Referred to a Cardiac Surgeon. Seen Cardiac Surgeon on 8/22/14 was confirmed that I had Aortic Stenosis and that I did indeed have a heart attack once before. Surgery is scheduled for 9/2/14.
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    I am from: Nampa, Idaho, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 2, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. David Stuesse
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    My hospital is: St. Lukes

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