Bridget's Profile

Member Since: March 18, 2016

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I have a cardiac tumor on my pulmonary valve leaflet causing mild obstruction of the RVOT. Watching the size over the next 9 months. My cardiologist and I have determined that a conservative wait and see if the tumor grows is the best short term solution. I have met with 2 cardiac surgeons and they both are recommending removal of the tumor. Had a 2nd echocardiogram at the Cleveland Clinic on May 12th, the tumor has grown, so surgery is the next step to get the tumor out before I do become symptomatic. Surgery scheduled for August 4th at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Gosta Pettersson.
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    I am from: Bloomfield Hills, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 4, 2016
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    My surgery was: Pulmonary Valve Repair
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    My doctor is: Dr. Gosta Pettersson
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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