About Me (In My Own Words)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    December 20,2022  I was seen by a Cardiologist for increasing chest pain ,SOB  , elevated BP and fatigue..Echocardiogram revealed Stenotic Bicuspid Aortic Valve and dilated ascending aorta of 5cm.A week later I had  CTA and was referred to a local cardiothoracic surgeon.I had a 2nd opinion with another local CT surgeon but ultimately decided for Cleveland  Clinic..A week from the time they received all my documents and imaging  , today March 24 ,2023 I got a call from CC nurse to come Monday for pre-op and Surgery on Weds.March 29,2023..I scrambled for flights and hotel last minute since I live in Charleston,SC. and I was able to book a week at Intercontinental suite adjacent to Cleveland Clinic..This incoming week is going to be interesting.I have a full schedule Monday and Tuesday for pre-op and the big day on Weds.I hope and Pray that all will go smoothly..                                    
                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                    
                        More Info About Me & My Heart
                        More About Me
                                                
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                                    I am from:
 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
 
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                                    My surgery date is:
 March 29, 2023
 
 
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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 hospital is:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                        
                                                                                    Cleveland Clinic