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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 26, 2018

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Kim Owen got a guestbook from Marie Myers

6 years ago (June 13, 2020)

TAVR stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. It is an aortic valve replacement thru a large artery in your groin , instead of a surgical ( open chest) aortic valve replacement . Recovery is quick, because there is no large incision and no Cardiopulmonary bypass used. TAVR is used in... Read more.

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Here is note info about TAVR - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/tavr-procedure.php/

TAVR Procedure Information - For Patients & Caregivers

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/tavr-procedure.php/

Complete explanation of the TAVR Procedure for aortic stenosis patients with videos, success stories and leading TAVR doctors.

Kim Owen got a guestbook from Phyllis Petersen

8 years ago (April 26, 2018)

Welcome Kim! I had mitral valve repair in October 2016. It is scary, but it is doable. This community will help you through. Feel free to ask any questions that pop into your mind. Chances are someone else is thinking about it too. I knew I had MVP with regurg... Read more.

Kim Owen

Thank you Phyllis for the warm welcome, your encouraging words and sharing your experience. I started out with CHF in 2005 and my heart is now functioning normally. I do have mitral valve regurg and it is moderate but my recent echo showed mild dilation of the right atrium and... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

Have you only been to a cardiologist? Surgeons have quite different criteria and they all differ from each other. I would think with a history of CHF and the heart starting to enlarge that they would want to repair your valve before permanent damage is done. If you can, I... Read more.

Kim Owen

Hi I do live in San Diego County and yes I have only been to a cardiologist. Is the right atrium considered an enlargement? My primary and Cardiologist both say they only operate if necessary. I have heard my heart pounding in my ears also. I thought it was due... Read more.

Kim Owen

I just read the criteria for a clip (didn't see actual open heart surgery) on this site and it says for people with severe regurg and symptoms. I think I will go to my primary to get a referral for a second opinion. I don't know if they would send... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

You really have to be your own advocate. All the best!

Kim Owen

Thank you.

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