About Me (In My Own Words)
I have followed my heart murmur for the last 28 years. At 63, I failed my stress test (12/27/23), my blood pressure went down as my execution went up.
I retired June 2023 to focus on my vestibular schwannoma (benign brain tumor). Started getting in shape for the surgery. I ended up with radiation but glad I started on my health improvement.
I went in for a MI-AVR at Duke on 3/21/24. Dr. Gaca did a great job. I was in ICU recovery before 10:00 on Thursday and took two walks that afternoon (day 0). I went step down on Day 1 to general recovery, and was released on Day 3.
I have started my at home recovery Day 4. Everything is going well right now.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Chapel Hill, NC
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My surgery date is:
March 21, 2024
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Jeffery Gaca
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My hospital is:
Duke
