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Story summary
- Paul DeGeorge, a 49-year-old police officer from New Jersey, reported severe chest pressure and was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve.
- He chose the Ross procedure, replacing the damaged valve with his pulmonary valve, a major six-hour open-heart operation.
- Eighteen months later, DeGeorge reports feeling fantastic, has returned to full duty, resumed coaching and jiujitsu, and expresses gratitude for his recovery.
- He continues regular check-ups to monitor his heart health.
