About Me (In My Own Words)
I was initially diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation in 2009, after a loud murmur was detected during a routine doctor's visit. I was generally asymptomatic and led a very active lifestyle in the 5 years that followed. My routine echos and worsening palpitations led my doctor to suggest I schedule my surgery in the summer of 2014. I was referred to the Boston Adult Congential Heart (BACH) surgical group and had my open heart surgery on August 19, 2014, at the age of 25. Though initially hoping for a repair, my aortic valve was replaced with an Edwards bovine tissue valve by Dr. Shekar at BWH in Boston. I had a smooth recovery at home with my parents in Connecticut before returning to work in Ireland at 8 weeks post-op. Though there have been struggles along the way, I am lucky to be back to "normal" and so very grateful!
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Tolland, Connecticut
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My surgery date is:
August 19, 2014
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Prem Shekar
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My hospital is:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
