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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 8, 2018

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About Me

Was told I had a bicuspid valve several years ago (30) and would need a valve replacement in the future. Looks like now is the future they were talking about. Excited for this new Journey
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    I am from: Port Charlotte, FL & KY, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 25, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Marc Gillinov
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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