Clifford's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: July 20, 2017

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3 years agoI was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis after my valve was stuck open causing mypulse to go upto 244 bpm. Then in Nov 2016 1week beforeThanksgiving I had a severe Heart attack needing a stint put in. One month later, had an Angina attack, was told I needed surgery soon! Then Feb 8th 2017 I had a second heart attack! At that timeI had to go in for TEE & other test... the Doctors would not let me leave hospital. Waited 6 days to get all blood thinners out of system. Waslucky enough to get Dr John Doty as my surgeon. He is chief heart surgeon at IMC. 13 Hours of surgery on March 13th & I came through great! I came home 1 week before my 58th birthday. my new heart is now 4 months old & I'm doing well. I could not have done all this without the Love of my Life Jennifer...Thanks Jenn!!
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    I am from: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 13, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My doctor is: Dr. John Doty
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    My hospital is: Intermountain Medical Center