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Thomas's Profile
Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: January 29, 2025
Member Since: January 29, 2025
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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 -
My surgery date was: June 13, 1997 -
I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement -
My doctor is: Dr. Hartzell Schaff -
My hospital is: Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
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