kristin's Story

About Me (In My Own Words)

Known about my bicuspid valve since I was 4 always knew at some time I would need it replaced, but now that the time has come I find it hard to wrap my head around it. Im only 44 with a young child and the thought of going through this is so overwhelming.

More Info About Me & My Heart

More About Me

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  I am from:
  St.Paul
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  My surgery date is:
  September 21, 2015
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  I was diagnosed with:
  Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  
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  My surgery was:
  Aortic Valve Replacement
  
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  My surgeon is:
  Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar
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  My hospital is:
  Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern