Lora Lee's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 22, 2015

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About Me

For 39 years, I thought I had mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. Since my blood pressure went up last year, I decided to go see a cardiologist. She shocked me by saying I didn't have mitral valve prolapse, but bicuspid aortic valve stenosis in the severe stage, so I'll have to have it replaced. They want to wait 6 months to see if the aorta is progressing rapidly, so they can replace that at the same time if need be.
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    I am from: Mcgregor, North Dakota, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 20, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Walter Graves
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    My hospital is: St. Vincent's, Billing, MT

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