Adam's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 4, 2021

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About Me

Had valve sparing root replacement (David V) on Feb 3 for leaky bicuspid valve and aortic aneurysm. Everything went well and recovery is going well so far (7 weeks out). It's amazing how much better I feel just walking compared to before surgery.
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    I am from: Vancouver, WA, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 3, 2022
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Christopher Burke
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    My hospital is: UW Medicine Heart Institute

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