About Me (In My Own Words)
During a routine school health check up when I was 5, they discovered a murmur, which later revealed I had been born with a bicuspid aortic valve.
I didn't experience any issues until I became very unwell at the age of 20. I contacted Endocarditis. I spent two months in hospital with intravenous antibiotics, which cleared the infection, but unfortunately, the infection had caused severe damage to my aortic and mitral valves.
The result was surgery - they managed to fix my mitral valve, but they needed to replace my aortic valve. My surgery was a success and I was incredibly grateful.
That valve lasted 10 years. It started to deteriorate, and I needed to have another replacement. They gave me another tissue valve, as I wanted to have children, and I knew this would mean another surgery down the line.
This valve has lasted 15 years and endured pregnancies and C-Sections and multiple stresses.
I now have severe regurgitation, an Aortic Aneurysm and LBBB (Left bundle branch block).
They have put me forward for my 3rd surgery. I'm a veteran, but it still shakes you a little, but I have deep faith and I know I have great surgeons and doctors.
I hope I'm able to help others with any questions or concerns they have and I hope to connect with others here x
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Yorkshire , United Kingdom
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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 hospital is:
LHCH
