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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 27, 2021

Member Since: June 27, 2021

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Karma Sherpa posted an update

4 years ago (June 27, 2021)

Hello Everyone in the group, I'm 37 years male patient & married few years before & I have happy couple year happy baby boy. Life was going well. But, Couple days before I get my CT report of cardiovascular. It says "Dilated ascending thoracic aorta is measuring is 4.5cm (EGG... Read more.

Cameron Peek

I highly recommend the mount sinai cardiothoraic surgery group. I traveled there from VA for mitral repair.

Karma Sherpa

Thanks Cameron for your suggestion.

Deena Z

Hi Karma, it is hard news, but you will be okay. I also went to Mt Sinai in Manhattan for my mitral valve.(East side). Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan is also very good. Both are ranked in the top ten for cardiac surgery in the US.

Karma Sherpa

Thanks Deena for your information.

Deena Z

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Paul-Stelzer-New+York-New%20York.php

Dr. Paul Stelzer - Heart Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Paul Stelzer - Heart Surgeon in New York, New York

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Paul-Stelzer-New+York-New%20York.php

See patient reviews of Dr. Paul Stelzer, heart surgeon, in New York, New York.

Deena Z

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Craig-Smith-New+York-New%20York.php

Dr. Craig Smith - Heart Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Craig Smith - Heart Surgeon in New York, New York

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Craig-Smith-New+York-New%20York.php

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Karma Sherpa

Thank you so much for your recommendation Deena. Stay Healthy Lifestyle.

Karma Sherpa

Thanks you so much Deena for giving me new hope & encouragement as a new patient.

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