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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 13, 2025

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Robert Teichman got a guestbook from Janet Gaffney

8 months ago (October 15, 2025)

Hi Robert, Read your story. I'm lucky that I have a hospital in my state that can do my surgery. My sister in law just had bypass at Mt. Sinai. She loved the facility. Let your surgeon advise you on what type - I always ask 'if I was your... Read more.

Robert Teichman

Thanks. I live close to a major hospital that is highly rated, just not at the level of Mt Sinai or NYU

Robert Teichman got a guestbook from Alex Sagan

8 months ago (October 14, 2025)

Hi Robert. I've been through the process of choosing between multiple hospitals. I would recommend meeting with the surgeon and cardiologist who would take care of you at each place, and see if there is a consensus about exactly what to do. If you have agreement, then you can pick... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

Penn is an excellent hospital!

Robert Teichman

Thanks. I am waiting to see my first "valve specialist" to discuss the procedure they recommend. I know which hospital I want based on the 3 options. Question is finding the best surgeon at those hospitals and getting "referred"

Robert Teichman got a guestbook from Ana Brusso

8 months ago (October 13, 2025)

Hello Robert, welcome to our site. I don't have any suggestions for you. I hope you will resolve these issues. Maybe some of the heart warriors will be helpful to you. Blessings 🙏❤️

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

Hello Robert: I've read your story and if I were you, I wouldn't rule out open surgery if were necessary, not waiting too long. I'm convinced that the important is to have a skilled surgeon, whether in TAVR or in O.S. I don't know about it but perhaps surgeons can... Read more.

Robert Teichman

Thanks

Robert Teichman

I know open heart is probably the best solution, and yes they could deal with both valves in one operation. However, I am very scared of open heart, and the associated pain of breaking the breast bone. Also, the mortality rate of repairing aorta and mitral at the same time... Read more.

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