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Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Sep 19, 2023 | Replies (62)
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@jeanern01

I was recently found I have this condition after a Cardiac MRI to look at my bicuspid aortic valve. I am working with a coordinator to come to Mayo in Rochester to explore treatment plans. Is there anyone else with this diagnosis? I am an RN but am having so much trouble finding much research on this- it would be nice to hear from someone with a personal experience.

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Jackie Bell | @jbell22 | Jul 30, 2019

Hi, I would love to follow and hear what the Mayo Clinic suggests for you. What exactly were you diagnosed with? I have a right facing aorta with an aberrant left subclavian artery (that actually eroded and embedded itself in my spinal column) and a kommerell's diverticulum. I have had one surgery in which the surgeon went through my back (in hopes of removing left subclavian from the spine - could not do) and cut some parts of my heart to loosen the bindings around my trachea and esophagus, he rolled my aorta and tacked it to my heart in hopes of relieving the pressure on one area of the trachea. There was always the thought that I will need another surgery through my front but I haven't needed it yet. My original surgery was in 2015. I do have chronic chest pain and other symptoms but remain active and hopeful.

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