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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 20, 2016

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Chris Vereb got a guestbook from Ben Hyman

9 years ago (November 22, 2016)

Hello Chris. My name is Ben from Crystal MN. I have severe Mitral Regurgitation and getting evaluated for a repair (hopefully) and possible robotic assisted at Mayo Rochester. I'm having a CT Scan and consult with Dr Joseph Dearani, the head of Cardiac Surgery at Mayo in mid December. I'm... Read more.

Chris Vereb

Well all the staff there are 100% great. Maybe you will get lucky and have a young nurse named Kaymi. All of them were great. The rooms and food are surprisingly not that great. I know that is the last thing on your mind. I just thought it was funny... Read more.

Chris Vereb got a guestbook from Nap Garcia

9 years ago (July 7, 2016)

Hey Chris, congrats on a successfully surgery and what looks to be just as a successful recovery! Just curious, you being from Rockford and a fellow Illinoisan, any reason why you chose Mayo in MN specifically over Northwestern or Loyola, which are just as reputable heart centers in the Midwest... Read more.

Chris Vereb

Well actually Mayo Clinic is a benefit of my insurance. Mayo is ranked #2 in the nation for heart. Its an easy drive from Rockford. If you live in Chicago and your insurance will cover Northwestern or Loyola, then of course go there. They are I think both ranked in... Read more.

Nap Garcia

Hi Chris, thanks for your response. I definitely understand why you chose Mayo, particularly the insurance aspect of it plus its reputation. I had my procedure, mitral valve repair, done at Loyola by Dr. Bakhos, one of the most reputable cardiovascular surgeons and I believe also the department chair of... Read more.

Chris Vereb got a guestbook from Kenneth Cole

10 years ago (June 3, 2016)

I'll say a prayer for you, I think you should do well. I had heart surgery at 72 years of age, and I'm feeling great now. Best to you, keep in touch my new heart friend.

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