About Me (In My Own Words)
I was born with, as is 1-2% of the population, with a bicuspid Aortic Valve. Originally thought to be MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse), I would have to pre-medicate before any Dental procedures.
Then a procedure in 2013 revealed that I had an enlarged Ascending Aorta (4.3cm). Been under the watchful eye of a friend/Cardiologist since then .
I have been still very active : Cycling , Swimming Running. Last summer , while training for a hiking trip in Norway, I experienced shortness of breath and dizziness every time I ran more than a 1/2 mile . Not Funny. thought I was just way out of shape. 2 Echo's later my Aortic Valve has gotten more stenotic (0.7cm2) and its time to act.
One of my only concerns is I have never stayed in a hospital over night in all of my 64 years. I will be looking to be out as soon as I can and be back in the saddle riding my bike 60 miles to Montauk.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Huntington, N.Y.
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My surgery date is:
June 25, 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. Neil Bercow
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My hospital is:
St Francis Hospital Long Island
