About Me (In My Own Words)
Shaving off muscle tissue in the heart," in the context of medical procedures, refers to a surgical procedure called septal myectomy. This procedure is performed to relieve obstruction in the heart, particularly in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) where the heart muscle thickens abnormally.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Cumming, GA
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My surgery date is:
April 15, 2025
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Tamer Attia
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My hospital is:
Emory University Hospital
