Lorri's Profile

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

Member Since: September 3, 2010

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About Me

Hi: I am a 49 year old woman that was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. The regurgitation became severe a few months ago; I also had a ascending aortic aneursym. On August 19, 2010 I had my valve repaired and a graft that replaced my aorta. I feel pretty good. It has been two weeks now. The most pain that I have had since the surgery is in my upper back, shoulders and shoulder blades!
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    I am from: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 19, 2010
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Allan Stewart
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    My hospital is: Columbia Structural Heart & Valve Center

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