Ted's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 19, 2015

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About Me

Second time having valve surgery. First time was in 2003 with Endocarditas; repaired Tricuspid Valve. This time it is with Dr. Starnes again but the aortic valve.
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    I am from: Los Angeles
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    My surgery date was: May 19, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Vaughn Starnes
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    My hospital is: USC Keck

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