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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 5, 2025

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Marvin Campos added photos to a journal post
11 months ago (August 15, 2025)
My experience Day 2 of 3 (7/30) Pre-Op testing at the Cleveland Clinic Mitral Valve Repair surgery. Received a call in the evening the night before to inform me of the time, location and instructions. I had to fast the night before nothing past 12am. My appointment was early in... Read more.
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I didn't know they can do this through the hand. Is there an advantage doing it this way rather than through the groin? Your right arm/hand sure looks swollen but I suspect it will return to normal within a few days. For my first surgery, they put some "pipe" into... Read more.
Hey Robert in my experience I think I prefer having it through the wrist. My hand was swollen only for a couple hours. When I had it through my groin I felt I was limited more with walking and driving as I was also pretty sore for the next couple... Read more.

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