Patty's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 8, 2023

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About Me

A few months ago, during a routine checkup, my doctor detected a heart murmur for the first time. Otherwise I have no symptoms whatsoever and am in excellent health. I went to a cardiologist who confirmed aortic stenosis due to a congenital bicuspid valve. I requested surgery asap and he recommended aortic valve replacement via sternotomy so TAVR could be done if/when needed. He decided to replace my ascending aorta which was beginning to widen towards aneurysm.
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    I am from: Carmel, IN, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 25, 2023
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Peter Walts

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