About Me (In My Own Words)
Congenital bicuspid aortic valve replaced (Bentall Procedure) in 2010 with a biological valve. In the middle of August 2022 I had a sudden episode that I thought was intense indigestion. I Checked into the hospital three days later due to fatigue. The staff at this unnamed particular hospital did not find the problem. A few days later my cardiologist found it right off the bat and told me I had a new valve in my future (a month or so). Three days later I was on the operating table at Morristown Memorial for my second valve, after I had severe difficulty breathing at night. Turns out part of the valve had torn.
My cardiologist told me I was either very lucky or very strong as those things don't usually end well. I returned to the office seven weeks to the day after the surgery; still a little sore but happy to be here.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
HACKENSACK
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My surgery date is:
August 29, 2022
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I was diagnosed with:
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Nicholas Shea
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My hospital is:
Morristown Memorial