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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 20, 2021

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Lauren R got a guestbook from Pat Ahern

4 years ago (October 1, 2021)

Lauren, hopefully your surgery went well, and whether a MV repair (which I had last November) or a replacement, you'll starting recovering very soon, and be back on your feet quickly. You will get better and back to normal in due course. My only advice, hard for me, was to... Read more.

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Lauren R got a guestbook from Jacqueline Grasso

4 years ago (October 1, 2021)

Hi! I live in north Dallas And have been using Baylor Dr's. But want a second opinion as I just had a TEE. Yesterday and need both aortic and mitral valve replacement. What made you Go for second opinion and go WITH UTSW? I'm curious if you saw Baylor docs... Read more.

Holly Wale

I, too, started with Baylor. I wanted to hear about the minimally invasive approach due to the reduced infection risk and shorter recovery time. My search lead me to UT Southwestern and Dr. Doolabh. I am a Mom and work full-time so a shorter time away from my family and... Read more.

Lauren R

Hi both - I did start with Baylor and decided to switch to UTSW solely because of Dr Doolabh. I came home today (Saturday, surgery was Thursday). Pros of Baylor Plano: dedicated to heart only, you have one nice private room that changes from ICU to general around you. Those... Read more.