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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: July 3, 2019

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Jeff Baker got a guestbook from Thomas Brusstar

6 years ago (July 31, 2019)

Hi Jeff. I also had a "flail" leaflet in my mitral valve, with resulting severe regurgitation. My doctor repaired mine and it had 0% leak afterwards. So hopefully you won't need any artificial valve anything, they'll just clean up that bad leaflet and you'll be all good. I had a... Read more.

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Hi Thomas, I am having my Cardiac Catheterization the day before at 11:30 then I am admitted until my surgery the next morning around 7:30. I have had shortness of breath problems and AFIB recently but my surgeon said the Mitral Valve Repair would correct these issues. Dr. Accola also... Read more.

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Jeff Baker got a guestbook from Theresa Oller

6 years ago (July 24, 2019)

I have had symptoms that I've considered "my normal" for recent years. My leak got worse slowly. I think doctor's were following guidelines to watch and wait with me, so I hope that I can still benefit from a repair. I love that some many are reaching out to each... Read more.

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Jeff Baker got a guestbook from Joy Vera

6 years ago (July 4, 2019)

Welcome, Jeff. Part of my surgery in early May included mitral valve repair & I can attest that I'm certainly feeling closer to normal again. As for what to take to the hospital, my plan was to take as little as possible so I didn't have lots to take home.... Read more.

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