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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 28, 2018

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Jean Hochevar got a guestbook from Fay Kozas

7 years ago (October 14, 2018)

Hi Jean, in cases where it is progressive, the regurgitation can go from moderate to severe in a short period of time. The mitral valve becomes lax and unable to open and shut properly to allow the blood to flow even down to your toes. Instead, the blood goes back... Read more.

Jean Hochevar got a guestbook from Heather Brown

7 years ago (October 14, 2018)

Hi Jean I was diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitation in July. I've had mitral valve prolapse for a while, and my only symptoms were occasional heart palpitations and some fatigue. I was shocked when my doctor told me I needed open heart surgery. I'm glad that they caught it... Read more.