- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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James's interview
How did all start?
Born with the condition, orginally diagnosed with an ascending aortic anuerysm in 2007, on a routine check of this found I also had Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes already diagnosed and both Ascending Aortic Anuerysm and Bicuspid Aortic Valve were repaired/replaced in June of 2014. I now have a mechanical aortic valve, my health is good and I am enjoying life.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
My cardiac surgeon !
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Support from others
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Being patient
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Not really changed
What things have you stopped doing?
Nothing I can do about anything I want
What do you think about the future?
It is promising
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
The 32 years I spent in the Navy
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
I am not limited in anything really
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Great
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
There is hope, don't stop living out of fear of dying !
