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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 3, 2016

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Kathy Blank got a guestbook from Skipper Kagamaster

6 years ago (February 21, 2020)

I'm having robotic mitral valve repair on Thursday, and I just have to say: thank you so much for posting all you did with such great detail and frequency! Reading through your journal really helped me to know what to expect and put my mind at ease.

Kathy Blank got a guestbook from Shainy Connors

6 years ago (February 20, 2020)

Hi Kathy I'm on countdown for my Robotic mitral valve repair surgery March 2nd What I would like to know is there any specific type pj's for comfort post surgery for hospital stay or after at home? Congrats on your victories! Shainy

Kathy Blank got a guestbook from Greg

8 years ago (March 21, 2018)

Hi Kathy! I also go to HHB in Plano. I had an appointment with Dr. Harrington, but only saw Dr. Schaffer. They say Dr. Harrington can be "lead" surgeon when I have surgery, but I am impressed with Dr.Schaffer. I have ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm 4.9cm. Schaffer says the risk... Read more.

Steve Farthing

8 years ago (March 21, 2018)

They probably mean 'annual' risk of rupture so your two year risk of rupture would be twice the risk of surgery.

Kathy Blank

8 years ago (April 3, 2018)

Greg- I have not yet consulted with Dr Harrington- just my cardiologist. From what I understand I will be a strong candidate for surgery if my dilated aorta grows .5 cm within 6 months or I get to a certain size. I am petite so it may mean surgery as... Read more.

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