Mike's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 9, 2015

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About Me

I was born with bi-cuspid valve and have had a murmur since birth. I was referred to a cardiologist by my gastroenterologist after a colonoscopy screening in early 2015. I had surgery in end June 2015 and was rock climbing 2 months later. Since then I've climbed in the Tetons, Yosemite, Red Rock in Vegas and also done the 30 mile Inca trail to Machu Picchu.
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    I am from: Alamo, CA, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 29, 2015
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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. Murali Dharan

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Mitral Regurgitation
September 22, 2026
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Aortic Stenosis
September 28, 2026
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve
September 30, 2026

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