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

Member Since: May 11, 2024

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Symptom: chest pain and my 1st ER visit. Report no heart attack: schedule appointment with a cardiologist 2019. Cardiologist's Diagnosed with bi-cuspid value age 43. Aug. 2023 doctor said mild/moderate stenosis watch and wait process. Chest pain increasing over the years. Pain lasting longer periods of time. More ER visits. Nov. 2023 Decided to find a new doctor for a second opinion New Texas doctor results- June 2024- severe aortic stenosis - suggested I need surgery ASAP and wanted to schedule me in 4-6 weeks - mention the Ross but the doctor did not recommend. Sent all records from Austin to 3 Doctors for surgery consult information. Surgery Aug. 22nd. 2024 Cleveland clinic Symptoms: chest pressure, pressure when laying on left side as sleeping or flat on back. FYI: shortness of breath was really not a symptom for me until 3 - 4 weeks prior to surgery I had a little shortness of breath when talking.
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    I am from: Austin, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 22, 2024
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Ross Procedure, Tricuspid Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Marijan Koprivanac
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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