I found out about my BAV about 20 years ago while working in a radiology department. No other family members with BAV that we know of. Age 47. Annual echos until valve replacement due to increasing regurgitation and symptoms.
Active outdoor activities
Mountain biking, running, skiing, camping, hiking, etc.
- Location
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Southwest Colorado
- Surgery
- AVR and ascending aorta graft on 4/29/11 with Dr Gaudiani at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA.
- Medications
- Coumadin and metoprolol
- Occupation
- Registered Nurse
Hospital Management including Cardiac Cath Labs
Currently work in Hospital Quality
- Referral
- Self
AVR and ascending aorta repair 4/29/11
27mm St Jude Regent valve
Dr Gaudiani at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA