Rhonda's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: December 22, 2014

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About Me

I'm a 45 year old mom of two and grandmother of two that leads a full and very busy lifestyle. Just three weeks ago during a routine physical a heart murmur was detected. After additional testing to include a visit to a cardiologist and the local hospital, surgery is now scheduled to replace a bicuspid aortic valve that I've had since birth but never knew. Right now I am just trying to soak up all the knowledge and information I can to have as positive of a recovery as possible.
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    I am from: Winter Haven, Florida, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 29, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. David Dodd
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    My hospital is: Winter Haven Hospital

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