Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: June 2, 2015

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About Me

An issue was heard as an adolescent, but was not diagnosed until I was 28 years old. I was told I had about 20 years on the current valve and would need surgery. After not really taking care of myself, it was discovered in February that I was in congestive heartt failure. Major life change, then every test imaginable and we are going to take care of the primary issue and secondary ones as well. My only brother passed unexpectedly on May 16th at 49...this is pushing me to push forward and see where I end up.
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    I am from: Bloomfield, New York, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 25, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My doctor is: Dr. Peter Knight
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    My hospital is: URMC Strong

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