About Me (In My Own Words)
Hi Everyone,
I'm Christine and I've had a heart murmur for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until 1997 I had an episode of becoming dizzy at Bigg's Grocery Store during the Thanksgiving Holidays. I was so afraid, I drove myself to the nearest hospital emergency ward. It was there I met my cardiologist Dr. Daniel Tramuta. I was told I had a Mitral Valve Prolapse. Dr. Tramuta scheduled quarterly follow up appointments with me. I continued to exercise. I love to dance, ballet and tap in addition to, working out in the gym. I've had no symptoms; shortness of breath, swelling of abdomen/legs, no fatigue. I did experience occasional angina chest pain. In April of this year, I found out that I am a candidate for Mitral Valve Repair. My surgery is scheduled for August 8, 2013 Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Marc Gillinov, surgeon. I'm looking for people, answers, encouragement to help me through my journey. It was through a book I briefly read "Heart 411" that I found this website. Looking forward to corresponding with this community.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Cincinnati, Ohio