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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 19, 2016

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Linda Richards got a guestbook from Ana

7 years ago (July 20, 2018)

Hi Linda, my name is Ana, and I had my Mitral Valve repaired 4 months ago. I too went to Cleveland Clinic. Who was your surgeon? I would love to talk more with you. I have so many quartona to ask. I just started exercising, but even after 4 months... Read more.

Linda Richards

Dr. Edward Savage. How are you feeling?

Linda Richards

did you go to Ohio or Westin, FL? I went to Westin. we lived in Coral Gables at the time. 23 miles.

Linda Richards

I will be 3 years March 3, 2019. Its a blur to me now. Over all I have never been over weight ... always active .... Veggie for 25 years!! When I was told Had a leaky MV, I was like ... huh? what??

Linda Richards got a guestbook from Susan

8 years ago (March 16, 2018)

Linda - I agree it would be easier to identify the minimally invasive patients with an "M". I am surprised how many "Os" there are on this site when minimally invasive entry is available for MV repairs. I researched MANY surgeons across the country before I had my MV repair.... Read more.

Elaine Phares

I am one of those "who are reminded of my heart surgery by looking at the sternum scar every day." I also did my own research and was "fluent" about my options. Every single surgeon and cardiologist said the same thing. For my age and health, the open heart is... Read more.

Linda Richards got a guestbook from Wanda Mroz

9 years ago (March 20, 2017)

Hi Linda... How are you doing? I noticed your note on my page to call you but was a few days late in reading it! You still need a call? I can do that in the next couple of days. Hope all is well with you.

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