About Me (In My Own Words)
Diagnosed with AS in 2004. Later tests revealed a bicuspid valve and dilated ascending aorta. Yearly follow ups showed slow progression of the disease. Borderline moderate to severe stenosis evident by 2014. Suffered incidents of chest discomfort and a mild heart attack/stroke combination in December 2014. Testing showed no CAD. Surgery February 16 and 20, 2015. Aortic valve replacement, root, aneurysm, hemiarch and two CABG grafts.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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My surgery date is:
February 16, 2015
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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 hospital is:
Temple University Hospital
