Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 10, 2025

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About Me

About a year and a half ago I was at a city MD walk-in and the doctor noticed a heart murmur. So my next appointment with my primary care physician gave me a referral to a cardiologist and after several tests, it was determined that I have aortic stenosis and a dilated aorta.
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    I am from: Ronkonkoma, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 19, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy
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    My hospital is: The Mount Sinai Hospital

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