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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 26, 2025

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Maria DeMarco got a guestbook from Kathy Ozio
1 year ago (March 3, 2025)
Hi Maria. I got your email. My number is 814-937-1228. I'll be more than happy to talk to you about it.
Kathy thank you so much, when would be a good time to call?
Maria DeMarco got a guestbook from Fidel Martínez Ruiz
1 year ago (March 3, 2025)
Hey Maria : I read the question you asked Kathy and since I had mitral valve surgery 15 months ago, I also offer to inform you of whatever you want regarding the surgery, the post-operative period, etc. Best regards.
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Fidel, that you so much. Are you also a patient of Dr. Gillinov? I have so many questions I do not know where to start. I am also looking at Dr. Jose Navia as well and will be speaking with him this week.
Hi Maria. Many of us here have had very successful surgeries by Dr Gillinov. Mine was a little over three years ago. I may have had an easier time of it than many, but I wish I had known before hand how much easier it was going to be than... Read more.
Hi Maria: I had surgery in Madrid (Spain) by Dra. Castro Pinto, an excellent surgeon and person. I think that Dr. Gillinov is a very good surgeon, according to our colleagues in the chat say. If the option that Dr. José Navia suggests you is to repair the valve, you... Read more.

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