Gary's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 24, 2022

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About Me

My health was going down hill for the past 8 months. I am normally very active, and was getting more and more fatigued each day. My chest would feel tight with little activity. I would get short of breath and dizzy. I found out I had severe arotic stenosis with severe calcification of my bicuspid valve. Also I had an ascending aortic aneurysm. My wife and I traveled from Kansas to Cleveland Ohio where Dr. Aaron Weiss and his incredible team performed surgery on me. I am beyond grateful to the entire hospital, from the housekeepers to Dr. Weiss for the amazing care I received while there. I am recovering back at home and am looking forward to starting Cardiac Rehabiliation the week of February 9th!
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    I am from: Perry, Kansas, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 30, 2022
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Aaron Weiss
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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