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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Michael Mercier got a guestbook from Grace Mason
2 years ago (May 1, 2024)
I think you are right to seek a second opinion, Michael.
👍 Rose Madura reacted to this
2 years ago (May 2, 2024)
Yeah, the measurement of heart dimensions and leakage on an echo is surprisingly subjective. I have a cardiologist who likes reading the raw echo files himself, and he re-calculates volumes etc. So the numbers will fluctuate from technician to technician. So I wouldn't be surprised that it could fluctuate from... Read more.
2 years ago (May 2, 2024)
The echo I had with my cardiologist showed an improvement 🤦♀️he decided to do a TEE which showed a major change. The echocardiogram I had at CC also showed severe MVT and TV leakage with enlarged LA

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