Eleanor's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: July 7, 2014

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Aortic stenosis diagnosed March 2014 which generated the tests and referrals to other specialists you will all be, or become, familiar with: cardiologist for echocardiogram, followed by a stress test and referral for cardiac catherization, then on to a cardiovascular surgeon. A lot happened in three and a half months, surgery was scheduled at Fairfax Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, with Dr. Alan Speir who successfully my aortic valve on July 14, 2014. A great surgeon and a great hospital.
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    I am from: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 14, 2014
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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 doctor is: Dr. Alan Speir
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    My hospital is: Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Fairfax Hospit

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