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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 9, 2026

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Markos Barrios got a guestbook from Deena Z
4 weeks ago (May 10, 2026)
Hi, read your last note. I also went to Sinai NYC for MV repair. First off, the research clearly shows the MV repair is preferable over a replacement. Dr Adams, i bet, also told you such. The repair is harder to do. So perhaps surgeons in your country have lower... Read more.
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Richard Munson
That deena, knows her stuff. Shadow says go deena. If you are a mother, happy mothers day. If not, have a good day anyway. We had our mothers day on saturday. Nancy, michelle and elaine, all mothers. Nancy got treated to a non cooking day. Pizzas all around. Shadow got... Read more.
Deena Z
Lol. Thank you, Richard. Pizza never fails to please! Hope Shadow had a bite too.
Richard Munson
No pizza for shadow. He does love his dr. Marty dog food however. He lives large.
Markos Barrios got a guestbook from Fidel Martínez Ruiz
1 month ago (May 10, 2026)
Hi Markos, I think that the expertise and skillful of the surgeons team is determining for a good result. And this depends on the number of surgeries that carry out every year, which is about 5o surgeries for replacement or repair, of which at least 25 must be of valve... Read more.
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Markos Barrios got a guestbook from Kathy Ozio
1 month ago (May 9, 2026)
So glad you found this website before your surgery. Your mitral valve issue sounds like mine was. Anterior (most are posterior) with A3 flail and ruptured chords. I was shocked when I found out I had to have surgery quickly. It was good though, because I didnt have a lot... Read more.

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