Otto's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: June 27, 2026

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About Me

In 2023 I was told we needed to get a better understanding of a heart murmur I had had my entire life. After completing an echocardiogram the doctor told me I had to do an MRI which led to a diagnosis of bicuspid valve and 30% regurgitation. After monitoring the valve for three years, in December 2025, I was informed that my regurgitation had advanced to 40% and I needed to plan surgery which eventually took place on February 25, 2026.

Upcoming Surgeries

Frederick Cook
Mitral Regurgitation
July 1, 2026
Peter Florance
Mitral Regurgitation
July 2, 2026
Helen Smith
Mitral Regurgitation
July 7, 2026

Surgeon Spotlight

Dr. Christopher Heid is a leading cardiac surgeon at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas who specializes in heart valve repair and replacement operations.