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Erin's Profile
Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: December 26, 2022
Member Since: December 26, 2022
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I was diagnosed in Feb 2021 when my primary heard a heart murmur. Had an echo that showed a BAV with a 4.6 cm ascending aortic aneurysm. We have been doing the watchful waiting and all was good until August 2022 when I was sent to a surgeon. My cardiologist said I have measurements that meet severe stenosis and some that still read moderate. The surgeon, since I wasn’t exhibiting many symptoms said we could wait but if symptoms started worsening I should call before my next check in March. Well… they have worsened so I go to see the surgeon tomorrow and will have an echo and go from there. So… guess tomorrow I will have more answers. Still haven’t decided on type of valve. Pros/cons for both. In hindsight… my diagnosis explained many “symptom†that I had been questioning thinking it was just from getting older.
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I am from: Story City, Iowa, United States -
My surgery date was: March 7, 2023 -
I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm -
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement -
My doctor is: Dr. Alberto Pochettino -
My hospital is: Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
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