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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 20, 2015

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About Me

Tissue Aortic Valve Replacement. 2 days prior to Christmas. 2 months waiting for surgery. Determined I was probably born with a Bicuspid Valve. Here's another one of the journey's in my life!!!
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    I am from: North Liberty, iowa, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 23, 2014
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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 surgeon is: Dr. Mohammad Bashir
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    My hospital is: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinic's

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