He thought he had acid reflux. Doctors found a much different problem.
Summary
Rich Bugay suffered from long-lasting symptoms like burning mouth and fatigue, which doctors initially thought were from acid reflux. After visiting the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a dangerous heart problem called an aortic aneurysm and a heart valve defect, leading to life-saving surgery.Key Facts
- Rich Bugay had years of discomfort, burning mouth, difficulty breathing, and tiredness.
- Initial doctor visits focused on digestive issues, including a colonoscopy and treatment for acid reflux (GERD).
- At the Mayo Clinic, a heart specialist heard a heart murmur and ordered an echocardiogram.
- The test revealed a 6.6-centimeter aortic aneurysm, a dangerous bulge in the main artery.
- Bugay also had bicuspid aortic valve syndrome, a congenital heart defect affecting blood flow.
- He underwent open-heart surgery to remove the aneurysm and get a mechanical heart valve.
- Bugay recovered well and feels much better a year after the surgery.
- He credits the extra heart tests for saving his life.
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