Sandy's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 28, 2019

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About Me

Open heart Surgery was performed to replace my aortic valve due to calcification of my bicusid aortic valve. A bovine valve was selected which will hopefully last 10 years. 2 days in ICU, then 4 days in progressive care, then home to recover. All is going well.
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    My surgery date was: August 20, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Javid Saifi
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    My hospital is: St Peter's Hospital

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