fabyan64
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born with a bicuspid aortic valve, other degenerative issues beginning to surface such as expanded/extended aorta, etc.
- Location
- Lake Forest, Illinois
- Surgery
- I had an aortic valvotomy in 1978 (bicuspid aortic valve) and received a STJ nr. 25 mechanical valve in 1991, in addition, a portion of my aorta was covered with dacron netting due to severe aortic stenosis. Now, it appears a leak in my valve (known
- Medications
- Marcoumar (Phenprocoumon) - from Switzerland. I've been self-testing/medicating for 12 years. Ramipril (20mg) for high blood pressure and newly added is Toporol? - beta blocker
- Occupation
- Trader for Kraft Foods Inc.
- Referral
- A cousin had his first surgery last year - received an On-X valve and repaired an aortic aneurysm.