Veronica's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 17, 2016

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About Me

Diagnosed Feb 2016 with BAV and mild to moderate AVS. Progressed to severe. Surgery scheduled May 2nd, 2018. Otherwise healthy and anxious to get on with life. Mom has stage 4 lymphoma and is in hospice care. It's a race against time to get well and be there for her.
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    I am from: Yuma, AZ, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 3, 2018
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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 doctor is: Dr. Pierre Tibi
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    My hospital is: The James Family Heart Center at YRMC

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