jdsmithii
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I have aortic valve stenosis with a bicuspid aortic valve, and an aortic aneurysm.
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- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Surgery
- I had my first surgery in 1980 at 6 weeks, an aortic dilation. Then, I had the Ross procedure in September of 1997. I am now facing a mechanical aortic replacement in March of 2010 and a fix for my aortic aneurysm.
- Medications
- Aspirin, Beta Blockers since Aortic Aneurysm, premed for dental work.
- Occupation
- Teacher-7th/8th grade English
- Referral
- Found out via web search.
Signature
October 1980-Emergency OHS for AV by Edward Bove (6 weeks old)
Septermber 1997- Ross Procedure by George Alfeiris
November 2010- TAA of 6.0 cm: AVR scheduled for March 23rd with George Alfeiris
Septermber 1997- Ross Procedure by George Alfeiris
November 2010- TAA of 6.0 cm: AVR scheduled for March 23rd with George Alfeiris