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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 12, 2023

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Miriam Priest-Benedict posted an update
2 years ago (September 23, 2023)
This turned out to be very long, so if you'd rather skip the details--know that the main reason surgery is put off for a year is because of a clerical error/typo that made it seem like I was ~5 inches shorter!!! Part 3. Surgeons Before I saw the surgeon, I... Read more.
You've had an amazing health journey. Glad you're with an excellent surgeon and team.
Miriam Priest-Benedict posted an update
2 years ago (September 17, 2023)
Part 2. Getting back to a regular cardiologist A few years ago, my GP (he's super), said, your murmur is louder. Let's send you back to the cardiologist. When I was younger and invincible, I just went to the cardiologist off and on. So, my reg doc and my new... Read more.
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Miriam - I'm sure many people reading about your journey are finding it incredibly helpful. Many heart warriors have likely been through similar emotions and it helps to know they're not alone. Two of the biggest gifts from this site are education and validation from others who've walked in our... Read more.
Miriam Priest-Benedict posted an update
2 years ago (September 17, 2023)
Okay, will start with a little history. I was born with a heart murmur. We think my paternal Gpa passed it down to me; he was 4F trying to sign up for WW2. I don't think he ever pursued treatment, and he smoked 2 packs of camels a day. He... Read more.
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Well, we had to run laps around the gym for missing foul shots. It paid off, our % improved.

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