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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 10, 2020

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Deena Z got a guestbook from Fidel Martínez Ruiz
5 days ago (September 9, 2026)
Hi Deena, I"ll take the antibiotics in the hospital during the first or two first weeks and the rest -en casa -at home. Drs have considered that it's better to watch the evolution at the begining. Anyway It looks like just now the bacterial cultures are already negative, but I... Read more.
Deena Z
5 days ago (September 9, 2026)
Already negative. Right on. Now… we need to figure out root cause. Perhaps get periodic blood tests regardless.
Fidel Martínez Ruiz
5 days ago (September 9, 2026)
Yes, Deena, that's the question, nobody knows why and where that bacteria passed into the blood flow and that's is the thing that has me intrigued and worried most. The bacteria is in everybody mouth and that's why is so important a good mouth cleaning after the meals, but even... Read more.
Fidel Martínez Ruiz
5 days ago (September 9, 2026)
Your idea of getting periódic blood tests looks interesting. 😘
Deena Z
5 days ago (September 9, 2026)
Did you get any deep cuts from Hiking, etc?
Fidel Martínez Ruiz
4 days ago (September 10, 2026)
Not at all, Deena, only a small scratch on the scalp from a tree branch, with hardly any bleeding.
Deena Z got a guestbook from Richard Munson
2 months ago (June 15, 2026)
I did drink electrolytes with my colonoscopy prep. Gatorade is recommended as long as not red. I had a short nap on the table and was home by 10:30 to finally eat some solid food and enjoy some personal time with shadow, who was worried about his dad being gone... Read more.
👍 ❤️ Susan Lynn and Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this
Deena Z
2 months ago (June 15, 2026)
Check! Over and out. Well done.
Ana Brusso
2 months ago (June 16, 2026)
Glad it’s over and you are eating solid food again.
Ana Brusso
2 months ago (June 16, 2026)
My hvs godchild always attentive 💕🩷
Deena Z
2 months ago (June 17, 2026)
Hi HVS godmom! ♥️
Deena Z got a guestbook from Rose Madura
5 months ago (April 11, 2026)
Hi Deena, I had my iron and ferritin checked as you suggested and all was well. Thanks for the advice. (I probably has Susan Lynn confused because I thanks her!!! She set me straight. 🤪🤪
Deena Z
5 months ago (April 12, 2026)
Glad to hear that, Rose. Check! Sometimes it is a process of elimination, which can be drawn-out or an "instant prize". How are you feeling now?
Rose Madura
5 months ago (April 13, 2026)
It took about a week or two to adjust to the higher dose of Metoprolol. I'm still having the PACs and with them comes some shortness of breath. My cardiologist said the main thing was to keep me out of AFib which we have. I'm hoping they go away but... Read more.
Deena Z
5 months ago (April 13, 2026)
I agree. It would be nice to know the root cause… let's see what happens over several months.
Rose Madura
5 months ago (April 14, 2026)
Good point! I have a follow up in September. I'm going to start my list of questions. 👌👍

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