About Me (In My Own Words)
With no noticeable symptoms I was diagnosed 6/2011 with strong heart Murmur--sent to Cardiologist for appraisal- Now 10 months, 2 heart monitor sessions, 2 echos, heart cath. (no stents needed, PTL)& 1 TEE & I am told 'You will need to have this done & sooner is better." They found ruptured chords/failed posterior leaflet causing moderate regurgitation, but strong heart muscle. I now am having a shortness of breath w/ moderate activity. We are
in process of seeking 2nd opinion for advice on repair vs replacement --Min-invasive/robotic as cardiologist said it was very likely repairable & 1st heart surgeon does open chest and has done more replacement than repair. He has recommended we see another Dr well qualified for repair procedure. Now for the insurance contacts for "Out of network" referral & approval process.
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I am from:
Mulberry, Florida