Sue's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 12, 2015

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About Me

I was first diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve in 2015. I went to Cleveland Clinic to have the valve replaced on 9/8/2015 After 7 years my symptoms returned. After a series of tests, it was determined that the valve had already failed. My second aortic valve replacement surgery was March 28th 2023
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    I am from: Waterford, Pa, United States
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Nicholas Smedira
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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