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Bert Herald got a guestbook from Ben Hyman
9 years ago (December 27, 2016)
Hello Bert, I'm scheduled for a robotic mitral repair at Mayo Rochester in March. Where did you have yours done? Would love to talk with you sometime about your experiences Ben Hyman
Bert Herald got a guestbook from Lise Bowles
9 years ago (December 25, 2016)
Hi Bert, I know it's been a long time since you posted below, but you aredescribing exactly what I have been feeling! I had robotic surgery for mitral valve repair on August 16, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic! The first two months post surgery were painful in the rib and back... Read more.
Bert Herald got a guestbook from Ellen Leng
9 years ago (October 6, 2016)
Bert, Saw your note on Corey's guestbook and wandered through your story. You have been through a lot. My understanding is that some small number of people with Dressler's not only have inflammation, but also can get restriction of the pericardium (the covering of the heart) which can lead to... Read more.

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