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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 11, 2016

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About Me

When I was 15 I had Strep Throat that went untreated and developed Scarlet Fever. I am now a 42 year old mother of three, Aztec dancer, and urban farmer. Less than a year ago I started having syncope episodes with exercise. I was told it was my blood pressure dropping, just sudden change in temperature. I fainted several times without going in. A second ambulance ride to the ER finally got EKG & follow up tests ordered. On May 24th, 2016 my echo showed severe stenosis of the Aortic Valve. I had an Angiogram on June 9th and hope to schedule surgery on Monday. My aortic valve opening is at .7! It is so critical I am considering not getting a second opinion and just scheduling asap!
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    I am from: Stockton, CA, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 1, 2016
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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. Nilas Young

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