Bill's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: February 19, 2016

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About Me

I have successfully improved from diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2006. EF went from about 15 then to 55 now. Had an ICD installed in 2007; never shocked. 2nd resynchronizing ICD in 2014 which really helped. However, a recent echocardiogram showed worsening mitral regurgitation. Also, the angiogram showed (again) significant blockage in the main descending cardiac artery. So now, both problems will be repaired in upcoming surgery.
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    I am from: Cathedral City, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 26, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Alfredo Trento
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