Randy's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 14, 2019

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About Me

I've been watching my bicuspid aortic valve for 5 years. I now have asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis with and early aneurysm. I had successful surgery on 10/24/19. I was in ICU 1 night and then left the hospital after 5 days. Only complication was transient atrial fibrillation which resolved after 45 minutes on amiodarone. The worse part of the procedure was the anticipation. After 4 weeks I'm in cardiac rehab, walking 2.5 miles a day, and drove for the first time today
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    I am from: Huntington Beach, CA, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 24, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: 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 surgeon is: Dr. Anthony Caffarelli
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    My hospital is: Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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