About Me (In My Own Words)
Hello. I am a 43 year old proud father of four happy husband. I am a respiratory therapist that was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve when I was 29 years old. I also have an aortic aneurysm that was discovered at that time. My valve and aneurysm had been pretty stable until the last 6 months. At six months ago they discovered that my aneurysm had increased in size to 4.7 cm and that my valve was moderately stenotic. Since then I have had another Echo and Cat Scan within the last month and my aneurysm has increased to 5 cm and my valve is severely stenotic. I have developed shortness of breath with any exertion, dizziness, palpitations, and angina. I have surgery this Friday to replace my aortic valve with a mechanical valve and to have the aneurysm repaired.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Cincinnati, OH
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My surgery date is:
June 15, 2018
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I was diagnosed with:
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. Geoffrey Answini
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My hospital is:
The Christ Hospital
