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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 20, 2014

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Jim Hernandez got a guestbook from Kathleen Peterson

11 years ago (April 6, 2015)

Hi Jim Hope you are doing well and recovering nicely, I came home from the hospital today with a pace maker as well as a new Aorta valve. Feeling okay considering.

Jim Hernandez got a guestbook from Kevin M

11 years ago (April 3, 2015)

Jim,Hope you have a speedy recovery,And glad the surgery was a success.Just a little FYI,You be sure to stay on top of your INR levels after you return home and keep on the anti coagulants as directed. And be sure to gradually ween yourself off the WARFARIN slowly and not... Read more.

Jim Hernandez

11 years ago (April 6, 2015)

Ty Kevin...still here in Boston being monitored for my fluctuating blood pressure and now for onset of headaches and nausea and vomiting. Happy recovery aye....

Jim Hernandez got a guestbook from Liz Hochberger

11 years ago (April 2, 2015)

Hi Jim!! I just scrolled down and noticed Dr. Prem Shekar was going to do your surgery. Was he indeed your surgeon? He replaced my bi-cuspid aortic valve on July 15th of last year!! He is the man!!! He is so calm and never rushes. He answered all of our... Read more.

Jim Hernandez

11 years ago (April 6, 2015)

He was! I originally had Dr Byrne, but he went out on medical leave and switched to Dr Shekar with a couple weeks before surgery. We love Dr Shekar , he did a tremendous job with doing a repair and not replacement !

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