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

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Andrew Dial posted an update

2 weeks ago (June 15, 2026)

Today marks my 4th Heart Anniversary. 6/15/22 I recieved my Ross procedure at University of Washington, and could not be happier with the results. The mental side of it hasnt been easy, as I have good days and bad.. but I’m truly grateful at everyone who has helped me thru.... Read more.

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Grace Mason

Hi Andrew! Happy 4th anniversary! Time flies! You will appreciate this picture. My son and his cousins fishing in Lake Erie today with their dads. Bringing home some dinner!! Still fishing?

Andrew Dial

Walleye fishing!!! I love it!! Great picture! Yes still very much fishing :) whenever I get the chance.

Adam Pick

Congrats Andy!!! Thanks for all you do to support patients in our community!

Rose Madura

Happy Anniversary Andrew. You are a warrior! 🪖

Darrell Malone

Congratulations Andrew. Continued progress. Thx for the update

Deena Z

It’s been fours already- wow, congrats!!! And, I hear ya; I think the mental challenges are not discussed enough. It’s not a one and done, lets move on surgery.

Susan Lynn

Happy Anniversary, Andrew! ❤️x4

Daniel Salzer

Congratulations Andy! Right behind you (4 years this coming July). I am grateful for the support you provided to me pre and post surgery. Others - if you haven't seen Andy's awesome Ross Procedure video - check it out: https://youtu.be/X9yyO2rs8Bs

Ross Procedure Patient Success Story: Andy Dial

https://youtu.be/X9yyO2rs8Bs

Ross Procedure Patient Success Story: Andy Dial — video by HeartValveSurgery.com on YouTube

Andrew Dial

Thank you ALL 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Andrew Dial posted an update

1 year ago (February 5, 2025)

This site has been a HUGE help for me the last couple years, before AND after my Ross procedure. I've met some amazing heart warriors that I still talk to this day. Thank you Adam for helping so many people and creating this website. You have inspired so many of... Read more.

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Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

Wow this is amazing Andrew! Congratulations for doing this. I am sure it will help many people, just like this site. You are always so helpful, and your posts are informative, smart, honest, balanced... Well done!

Andrew Dial

Thank you Klara!! Adam has done an amazing thing with this site, and I'm just trying to grow the Information and support and helping as many people as possible! I hope you are doing well! :)

Andrew Dial posted an update

1 year ago (October 2, 2024)

Hey guys, I love to share my heart valve story with you all in hopes that it helps somebody! It is a huge mental strain on us heart warriors, and I promise that you are not alone. Help is out there! Please enjoy and feel free to reach out with... Read more.

Heart Warrior: Andy's Ross Procedure Story 🫀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=FcrnSHVSSVtLqV7B

Join Andy on his journey through open heart surgery and triumph over aortic stenosis in this powerful documentary, 'Heart Warrior.' Witness the resilience, c...

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Robert Miller

Looks like avertising...

Andrew Dial

Nope, none of it is monetized, and UW did not ask me to put their name on it at all. I am a strong advocate for the Ross procedure, and helping people with the same/similar heart condition I lived with my whole life. I hope you get the help you... Read more.

Robert Miller

I got the help. Twice. Thanks for the clarification.

Melissa Geiger

Thanks for sharing this Andrew. Really helpful for my son