About Me (In My Own Words)
In Nov. 2012 at the age of 42, I was diagnosed with radiation induced aortic and mitral valve stenosis. I was told that replacement of both valves in the near future was needed. I also had complete heart block and received a pacemaker implant. All this was as a result of my cobalt radiation treatments for neuroblastoma cancer as an infant. As of Nov. 2014, my cardiologist noted that I'll need AVR and MVR within 2 years. I'm grateful to be part of this special group and am inspired by all you as I look forward to my future surgery.
I'm now 48 yrs old and after waiting over 5 years will be scheduling surgery in June 2018 at the Mayo Clinic. I'll need to have my aortic root enlarged, both aortic & mitral valves replaced, & tricuspid valve repaired. I'm so grateful for my doctors at Mayo in finding a solution for my challenging issues and not needing a heart transplant.
I now have a surgery date . . . May 24, 2018. Thank goodness.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Newport, MN
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My surgery date is:
May 24, 2018
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Stenosis
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
Tricuspid Valve Repair
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Sameh Said
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My hospital is:
Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
