Rose's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 25, 2017

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About Me

I've been dealing with this for 53 years -ever since I had rheumatic fever as a child. I'll be thankful to have this surgery and look forward to getting this behind me. Then, Rick and I will start working on our retirement bucket list!
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    I am from: Dayton, Ohio, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 31, 2017
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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. Peter Pavlina
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    My hospital is: Kettering Medical Center, Schuster Heart Hospital

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