Samidh's Story

About Me (In My Own Words)

Diagnosed with a Bicuspid aortic valve as a 17 year old. Will be undergoing surgery to correct for severe aortic regurgitation in 2024 (37 yr old).

Edit1: CT-A discovered a root dilation of 4.1cm
Edit2: Surgeon re-estimated the root ( sinus of valsalva) to be 3.8cm

More Info About Me & My Heart

More About Me

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  I am from:
  Redmond, Washington
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  My surgery date is:
  June 26, 2024
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  I was diagnosed with:
  Aortic Regurgitation
  
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  My surgeon is:
  Dr. Nimesh Desai
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  My hospital is:
  Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center