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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 5, 2018

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Helen Daw got a guestbook from Dianne Brouillette

8 years ago (April 7, 2018)

Helen-- I've been one of your "followers" from the beginning but have been too shy to post anything. But tell me, please: did you have any problem connecting with Dr. Adams at Mt Sinai?. I have severe MV insufficiency + moderate AV, stemming from endocarditis 3.5 years ago. I'm told... Read more.

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Helen Daw

8 years ago (April 7, 2018)

Dianne, We are all here because we have common issues and no need to be shy. We all want to help each other, so please reach out and ask for help. I called the office and made an appointment. I had all my echos and notes from my cardiologist sent... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

8 years ago (April 7, 2018)

Hi Dianne, I just looked you up after seeing this. I'm from NYC, but live in Tucson now. I had my mitral valve repaired at Cleveland Clinic, but would be glad to help in any way I can too. As Helen said, this is a great community of supportive people,... Read more.

Helen Daw got a guestbook from Melissa A

8 years ago (April 4, 2018)

Hey how are you doing? How's being on the metoprolol?!? Symptoms get any better?

Helen Daw

8 years ago (April 5, 2018)

HI Melissa, My cardiologist changed it to the extended one and I take it at night just before I sleep so that helped a lot. Very little dizziness now. Thanks for asking!

Helen Daw got a guestbook from Mark Caswell

8 years ago (April 4, 2018)

Hi Helen, I hope you are still doing awesome. I know you loved Dr Adams. Did you have it done minimally invasively or robotically. Not sure if he does one of both methods. Thanks in advance!

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Helen Daw

8 years ago (April 4, 2018)

Hi Mark, They said I was not a candidate for the minimally invasive surgery and I did not want the robotically one. I just trusted him and did not seek a second opinion. He looked at my echo and told me that my Mitral Valve was 100% repairable and that... Read more.

Mark Caswell

8 years ago (April 5, 2018)

Trust is the most important aspect for me too. Thanks for sharing.

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