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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 30, 2024

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Connie R got a guestbook from Adam Pick

1 year ago (October 30, 2024)

Hi Connie, As the newest member of our community.... Welcome!!! 👍 😊 👍

Patricia Miller

1 year ago (October 30, 2024)

Connie- I have not posted on here for quite awhile as I've been dealing w/ some unlucky post OHS arrythmia issues. I read your bio, and it was like reading my own story. I am sorry you are confronted with the diagnosis, but you are here and you will find... Read more.

Connie R

1 year ago (October 31, 2024)

Hello Patricia, Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry you have having issues, I hope they resolve soon. My echo was back in August that 1st mentioned the enlargements, prior echo was in Feb. (6mo between), my surgery is in Dec 19 (4 months after Aug echo), I am concerned... Read more.

Patricia Miller

1 year ago (October 31, 2024)

Connie- I'm afraid I don't understand some of the results. Is the aortic root 3.26 cm? That's a fairly nml size if so. I would imagine if your doctor was concerned, they would have ordered a gated CTA. A gated CTA measures aortic dilations more accurately. Eliminates the artifact interference.... Read more.

Connie R

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

Hi Patricia, Thanks for he info, I also am not sure how to interpret the results, I think the "AO sinus/3.26 cm" has to do w/ the sinus of valsalva and the aortic root in text summary was mentioned separately. I have a preop appt Dec 10, and you've given... Read more.

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