Mike's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 5, 2021

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About Me

My symptoms snuck up on me (and I denied/reconciled to age) I had new aortic valve, 5 bypasses, and aortaplasty to correct aneurism. My surgeon handled this like no sweat. I felt at ease from the minute I walked into the Cleveland Clinic. Feeling better every day now.
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    I am from: Wabash, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 22, 2020
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My doctor is: Dr. Lars Svennson
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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