Shannon's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 17, 2016

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About Me

Diagnosed at 38 weeks prego with my first in May of 2005. At that time I as told to expect surgery in approx 10 years. Since then I had a second child and have been monitored yearly. Now i have growing symptoms and can expect surgery within a year.
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    I am from: Alberta, canada, Canada
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    My surgery date was: September 28, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Mohammed Al Aklabi

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