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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Nate Fineberg posted an update
8 years ago (June 7, 2018)
I am 56 with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve and an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm of 4.9cm, and I need surgery. I would like to know people's opinions on the best surgeons. I live in the Denver area, but willing to travel to find the best surgeon and hospital.
Hi Nate - I had exact diagnosis 9 months ago and had surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland - Dr Lars Svensson - excellent care, totally back to myself now, but did take awhile.Wishing u the very BEST! ❤️❤️❤️
Dr. Chad Hughes Duke University did a friend of mines mom. Supposed to be one of the best. 919-668-0903
Hi. Do you have any friends in the medical profession? Could be a nurse, and anesthesiologist, an physical therapist, a respiratory therapist. Their "behind the scenes" info and recommendations can be invaluable in helping to find just the right surgeon for you. Best of luck.
Hi Nate. You may want to speak with your insurance if you are planning to not pay 100% out of pocket for your surgery. I was surprised to find that if I went over 100 miles away, the cost would have been substantially more. Not to add stress to an... Read more.

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