About Me (In My Own Words)
My story started out last October when I suffered a Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO). I suddenly lost 40% of the vision in my left eye. The doctors went searching for answers and discovered for the first time I have a bicuspid aortic valve, densely calcified, and mild aortic aneurysm. They speculate calcium broke off from my valve and entered my eye. I'm very healthy and active so this came as a total shock, as did the recent news the stenosis has grown severe and an aortic root replacement surgery is required.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Superior, Colorado
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My surgery date is:
July 31, 2019
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Aortic Aneurysm
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Alberto Pochettino
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My hospital is:
Mayo Clinic
