Pamela's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 8, 2019

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About Me

I have known for about ten years that I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. Besides the bicuspid I developed an aortic aneurysm and a hole between the left and right ventricles. I did some research and contacted UW Health's Congenital Heart Department. All have been on a watch basis until a few weeks ago when I was asked to do a stress test due to the results of my ultrasound and symptoms. Based upon the stenosis I was told that I would need surgery soon.
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    I am from: Brodhead, WI, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 16, 2020
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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 doctor is: Dr. Nilto Dr Oliveria
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    My hospital is: UW Health

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