Whitney's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 30, 2015

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About Me

Hi, my name is Whitney and shortly before my 30th birthday I went to the doctor for something completely unrelated to my heart when my medical doctor heard a murmur. He then sent me to a cardiologist where I had to get a echo, TEE and CT scan. That is when I was diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and a 4.6 cm aortic aneurysm. Although I am scared to death to have the surgery I am also thankful that I get to have it. Being a single mom to a nine year old I feel so blessed to have found this problem in enough time. I am also so glad to have found this website because my support for this process has been a bit lacking. It's nice to be able to hear stories of people who are going and been through the same journey as me.
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    I am from: Southside, Alabama, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 17, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. James Davies

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