About Me (In My Own Words)
My first echo was done in 1982. I had Rheumatic fever as a child and developed a murmur as I got older. I was told that 3 valves needed to be watched. I've had multiple echos over the years. Last year, I became progressively more short of breath. I used to walk 2 miles every day. Now, I can't walk 10 feet without gasping for air! I had an echo done, which led to a TEE, then, a heart Cath. I'm waiting for surgery to be scheduled. Add to the valve trouble, I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain bleed) in 2019 after an employer mandated flu shot! Valve surgery can't be scheduled until after I see a neurologist and he says short term blood thinners are OK for me.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Hillsboro, WV
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My surgery date is:
May 1, 2026
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Hazim Alwair
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My hospital is:
Charleston Area Medical Center
