Richard's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 8, 2016

Send Richard a Note

About Me

I'm 59 years old, the only symptoms I've ever had were heart palpitations, which I always blamed on dehydration, just lately my cardiologist detected a heart murmur. After a cardiac MRI and a TEE i was told I have severe regurgitation, and to replace my aortic valve asap. I was very surprised after 30 years of triathlons and marathons that the problem was never found sooner.
  • story1
    I am from: Boca Raton
  • story2
    My surgery date was: July 15, 2016
  • story3
    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  • story4
    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
  • story5
    My surgeon is: Dr. Luis Castro

The Patient's Guide

The Patient's Guide

This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery.