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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 2, 2017

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Adam Brown got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
2 years ago (October 2, 2023)
Hi Adam, I would still consider myself having a "heart" condition, even with good echo results following surgery. Rational is that I would be concerned that insurance company may say I had not fully disclosed my valve issue and deny converage should an incident occur. (but that's just me😃)
2 years ago (October 2, 2023)
In part I would consider what medication I needed on an ongoing basis. If nothing targeted to Just the prior heart surgery and the dr says looks great, I would probably answer no. But discussing with cardiologist is wise as they'd do paperwork to back you up if ever needed.
Adam Brown got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
8 years ago (December 13, 2017)
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. What a blessing that you investigated that sinus pain! My physician casually listened to my heart when I went to get a prescription renewed for arthritis! I thought he was silly to even make the suggestion that I had a murmur. But he was... Read more.
8 years ago (December 13, 2017)
Thank you! Excited to get on with it.
Adam Brown got a guestbook from Wendy Evans
8 years ago (November 11, 2017)
Hi Adam, I know how you feel. I too did not want OHS, however from the day I discovered I had a murmur to surgery turned out to be 5 years. I went to give blood and they told me no, because of a heart murmur...Hmmm, never had one before.... Read more.
8 years ago (November 20, 2017)
Thanks for sharing Wendy. I hope you continue to do well and get back outdoors.

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