Chris's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 27, 2026

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During a routine annual physical my primary doctor noticed a murmur that she didn't like, so she ordered an Echo. After I had the echo done I had to speak with a cardiologist and that was when I was informed I have a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic dilation and it needed to be addressed surgically. Opon further pre op testing they found that my right coronary artery is 100 percent blocked but my body has created collateral blood flow to keep me alive.
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    I am from: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 11, 2026
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My doctor is: Dr. Robert Steffen
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    My hospital is: Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern

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