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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 22, 2024

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I've known seen a teenager that one day I'd likely need my bicuspid aortic valve replaced. Stenosis got severe and at 48 I finally made the leap to replace. I elected for the Ross Procedure.

I am from: Los Angeles, CA, United States
My surgery date was: February 13, 2024
I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
My surgery was: Ross Procedure
My surgeon is: Dr. Fardad Esmailian
My hospital is: Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai

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