Debra's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: September 25, 2024

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About Me

I'm a long-term cancer survivor -- was treated for Hodgkin lymphoma in 1979-80 with radiation and chemo -- and now have valve disease as a result of my mantle radiation. I live in the Boston area and I'm planning to have minimally invasive (endoscopic) mitral valve replacement surgery over the next few months. (Will address aortic valve damage in the future.) I'm interested in connecting with others who have had (or are considering) similar endoscopic cardiac surgery!
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    I am from: Newton Lower Falls, MA, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 3, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Coronary Artery Disease
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Tommaso Danesi
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    My hospital is: Brigham & Women's Hospital

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