Howard's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 14, 2022

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About Me

77 Years old. Severe mitral valve regurgitation. Successfully repaired, except for 3.8% of it, with minimally invasive surgery by Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on July 8th, 2022. Looking forward to a better future.
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    I am from: Sun City Center, Florida, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 8, 2022
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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. Jonathan Hoffberger
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    My hospital is: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

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