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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 29, 2025

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About Me

I had a bicuspid aortic valve and it was replaced with St Jude mechanical in June of 1997 at age 47. Now I have a dilated aortic artery and will need surgery soon since it it now 4.9cm. I self test my INR and keep it between 2.0 and 3.0 successfully.
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    I am from: Mason City, IA, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 13, 1997
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Hartzell Schaff
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    My hospital is: Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

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