Sue's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 12, 2015

Send Sue a Note

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
  • story1
    I am from: Waterford, Pa, United States
  • story3
    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  • story4
    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
  • story5
    My surgeon is: Dr. Nicholas Smedira
  • story6
    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

Upcoming Surgeries

Art Wright
Mitral Regurgitation
June 29, 2026
Frederick Cook
July 1, 2026
Peter Florance
Mitral Regurgitation
July 2, 2026

The Patient's Guide

The Patient's Guide

This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery.