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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: June 2, 2023
Member Since: June 2, 2023
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Karsten Madsen posted an update
2 years ago (July 17, 2023)
Im now days away from my long awaited CT Angiogram...July 26th. After that its another short wait to talk to my Surgeon about my Ross being done by Dr. Wong in Vancouver. With a surgery date fast following sometime between Aug 21st -25th. Looks like I will be getting a... Read more.
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Andrew Dial
So excited for you brother, on continuing your heart journey. We are here for you, for support and inspiration! It's gonna be fun talking about where you are a year from now, and what adventures await š¤šš¼
David Seligman
Great attitude and perspective Karsten, and you'll be inspiring others before you know it! Amen to gratitude š
Barry Brasseaux
You got this Karsten. Once you get the surgery behind you a new life begins with continued health and happiness.
Cathleen Weed
Hi! I had the Ross Procedure way back in 1994 in my 20's in Los Angeles. I saw on your story that you mentioned an aortic aneurysm as well. I'm assuming it's an ascending aortic aneurysm (just above the valve)? Will they be repairing that at the same time? I... Read more.
Russ Fairchild
Thinking of you Karsten and best wishes for your surgery next Thursday. One never knows what the universe will hand us. But the fact that you have been extraordinarily active and in shape puts you in the best position to handle what you need to do.
Karsten Madsen posted an update
2 years ago (June 19, 2023)
Thanks to everyone that wrote to me on here! I pushed to find out some answers around the ross Procedure. I spoke with a surgeon in Canada that specializes in them and he feels with the info I provided him I will be a great candidate for Ross. Starting to... Read more.
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Rose Madura, Timothy Andre and
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Great to hear you've advocated for yourself. I initially found the Ross procedure on my own through research articles and heart surgery guidelines, then happened by luck to get a consult with an excellent Ross surgeon in LA as the earliest appointment I could find. I'm just over three months... Read more.
Karsten, super stoked for you bro! Things are looking forward for you. I am excited to hear more as your heart journey progresses š¤āš»ā¤ļøš©¹
WTG, Karsten. Given your young age and incredible fitness, you will heal much faster than most. Hang-on-to-that-thought. šš
So good to hear. Congratulations!
That's awesome news Karsten! I had my Ross procedure a year ago April 6th. I am very thankful for that procedure and my surgeon. Good luck with your heart journey. šš½
For Ross see the following links in the learning center https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/ross-procedure/ and https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/webinar-ross-procedure-video-playback.php
Karsten Madsen posted an update
3 years ago (June 9, 2023)
working on getting a second opinion if a Ross procedure will be suitable for me. Anyone get this in Canada or know the place doing the most of them...who do you recommend ?
Cedars Sinai in New York does the most it seems like. I had mine at University of Washington in Seattle, at their growing Ross program! Absolutely amazing team, Dr Burke is a helluva surgeon.
I think maybe Maral Ouzounian in Toronto
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