Penelope's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 16, 2014

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About Me

A routine physical showed a heart murmur. Followed up with tests that showed I have a bicuspid aortic valve with the posterior leaflet already calcified in place, moderate aortic stenosis with an ascending aortic aneurysm.
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    I am from: Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 26, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, 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. G. Chad Hughes
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    My hospital is: Duke University Hospital

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