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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 24, 2018

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Robert Bach got a guestbook from Liz Castro
2 years ago (September 7, 2023)
Hi Robert! I am new to the group. I am facing the decision of whether to have the valve surgery or not. I am petrified to say the least. I am going for a second opinion. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing your story. Liz
2 years ago (September 8, 2023)
Never hurts to have a 2nd opinion. Always glad I do.
Robert Bach got a guestbook from Nick Siersema
7 years ago (February 7, 2019)
OK I had a lower left valve replaced. Only opening to .07 cm2 (put me in the critical area). I was working out until a week and a half before the surgery. I passed the heart stress test at the hospital a few weeks earlier. I was without symptoms other... Read more.
7 years ago (February 7, 2019)
Such good news you are doing so well.
Robert Bach got a guestbook from Sue Giesy
7 years ago (February 7, 2019)
Yes, I am from Saskatoon although my cardiologist sent me to Toronto for my open heart mitral valve surgery. We welcome you to Paris of the Prairies - it is a lovely city. I highly recommend you visit in the summer as you have probably seen that our winters can... Read more.
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