Charlotte's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 29, 2018

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About Me

I had been feeling more tired than usual after many of my frequent business trips which have been a necessary part of my busy job, but it wasn't until I went for a minor knee surgery pre-op exam that my heart murmur was noticed. I was sent to a cardiologist right away and he made it clear that I had a serious condition that needed surgery. After getting second opinions and tons of research I have selected a Boston surgeon who focuses on Mitral Valve Repair at a top ranked hospital for this procedure. I went for the pre-op appointment and catherization this past week and everything suddenly became very real. I want it all to be over. I have one more day to prepare.
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    I am from: Newbury, MA, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 17, 2018
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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. Sary Aranki
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    My hospital is: Brigham & Women's Hospital

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