About Me (In My Own Words)
I’ve been seeing a cardiologist for 8 years monitoring a family history of heart issues involving blockages with stents and bypass. I knew I had a heart murmur but early on he diagnosed bicuspid valve and has been watching my aortic valve for years, recently it has tripped the line into seeking replacement, I just turned 57. Fortunately the cardiac catheterization showed no blockages requiring stents but the CAT scan showed an aneurysm in the ascending part of the aorta at a 4.0. The surgeon has recommended replacement with a mechanical valve and repair of the aneurysm area. My surgery is scheduled for 8 Feb 22.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Ellicott City
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My surgery date is:
February 8, 2022
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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. Brian Bethea
