About Me (In My Own Words)
My bicuspid aortic valve was originally discovered by our primary care physician 10 to 12 years ago during a routine physical. An echocardiogram and full stress test followed, with good results. A follow-up echo & stress were done about 5 years ago with no problems.
An echo performed in June of 2014 resulted in the lab Cardiologist not letting me on the treadmill and a referral by our primary care doctor to a cardiologist. That visit was followed by a consult with a cardiac surgeon in August.
My symptoms are very slight, so the surgery was scheduled for January 20, 2015, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis (Washington University Medical Center).
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
St. Louis, Missouri
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My surgery date is:
January 20, 2015
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Marc Moon
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My hospital is:
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
