About Me (In My Own Words)
I am a 33 year old mother and wife. I am a city planner by day and a part time photographer in my free time. I was "diagnosed" with a murmur in college, but in 2012, at an urgent care visit for step throat, I was directed to get an echocardiogram. Now, we are on the path towards surgery and options for a new aortic valve.
I was born with a bicuspid arctic valve which is now stenotic and causing symptoms.
Surgery completed on January 13, 2015. Due to size of my aorta and heart, a patch was used while setting porcine valve.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Ventura, California
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My surgery date is:
January 13, 2015
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Thomas Pheffer
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My hospital is:
Kaiser Los Angeles
