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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 2, 2018

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Gina Fiorentino got a guestbook from Tom Dorr
2 years ago (August 15, 2023)
I read your story. I am scheduled to have surgery in 7 days, the anxiety is awful. I have a question on the dizziness. Did it ever go away. I have had episodes of intense dizziness and was hoping this surgery will resolve that issue.
Gina Fiorentino got a guestbook from Gordon Van Kessel
7 years ago (May 10, 2019)
Greetings Gina Came across your posts today and realized that I had mitral valve repair at about the same time as your own with Dr Castro and team at Sequoia (mine April 11, 2018) and that I also was misinformed by another cardiologist. I want you and others to know... Read more.
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Gina Fiorentino got a guestbook from Judy S
7 years ago (December 16, 2018)
Hi Gina, I don't know if you have seen that a new community member was looking to connect with you on the recommendation of Dr. Castro. It seems to be because she is looking to navigate (if not too late, the possibility of changing from Kaiser to a Covered California... Read more.
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