Ashley's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 14, 2023

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About Me

Waiting for mitral valve repair after discovering I have myxomatous mitral valve (Barlow's valve) which is regurgitating severely and has already caused some heart damage (dilated left ventricle and low ejection fraction). Otherwise asymptomatic, healthy, active, 39-year-old mom of 2.
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    I am from: Traverse City, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 18, 2023
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Husam Balkhy

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