Sharon's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 24, 2013

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About Me

Married, mother of 3 . I have aortic stenosis and a small mitral valve leak. I am a very active and relatively healthy individual. I carry around the extra 10 pounds that seems to be the curse of being 50. I hate that my heart didn't get with the program and now it has to be fixed.
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    I am from: Leonardtown, Maryland, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 2, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Anthony Rongione
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    My hospital is: INOVA FAIRFAX HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE

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