Katie's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 17, 2024

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About Me

I recently started this journey when an aneurysm of the ascending aorta was found as an incidental finding on a CT when I went in with abdominal/chest pain 3 weeks postpartum in late October. Since then I have had an ECHO done and was also diagnosed with a BAV. I've met with one Cardiothoracic Surgeon who has told me I will need to have my aorta replaced and likely my valve as well sometime down the line. I am currently awaiting a consult for a second opinion.
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    I am from: Hutchinson, KS, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 10, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgeon is: Dr. William Brinkman
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    My hospital is: Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano

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Mitral Regurgitation
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