Pat's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: September 1, 2014

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About Me

About 4 years ago went to ER after falling off roof. ER doctor asked me if I knew I had a heart murmur (which I didn't know). Make a long story short I've had it monitored since and my cardiologist said it's time this past July even though I have no symptoms. Looking to get surgery scheduled in October but trying to determine Mechanical vs. Tissue. And so it begins...
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    I am from: Richmond, VA, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 20, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Mark Bladergroen
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    My hospital is: St. Mary's Hospital

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