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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 12, 2017

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About Me

Replacing stenotic bicuspid valve w/ tissue valve from Edwards Lifesciences
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    I am from: Castaic, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 12, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Richard Shemin
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    My hospital is: UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood), Los Angeles

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