Glenn's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 25, 2014

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About Me

I was born with a bicuspid aorta with mild regurgitation, although it was not discovered until 1998. After many regular checkups and echos, in Dec 2012 the news came that my condition has worsened with severe regurgitation and an enlarged Aorta. Since then I have been on "watchful waiting" with my local cardiologist until I became more symptomatic and surgical intervention needed. My research during this time of "watchful waiting" (which included reading Adam's book) and referrals have led me to Dr. Stelzer and the Ross Procedure this February.
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    I am from: Allen, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 19, 2014
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair
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    My doctor is: Dr. Paul Stelzer
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    My hospital is: The Mount Sinai Hospital

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