About Me (In My Own Words)
Diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in 2008; OH/Septal Myectomy at Mayo/Minn in 2014;
ARCA congenital heart defect found at surgery; Mitral valve replacement (mechanical), tricuspid "O" ring repair, CABGx2 OH surgery 9/2015 at OHSU/Portland. Current age: 66 Lifelong health had been excellent---high energy, athletic, happy, 30+ year-educator. Not so much all that anymore after 2 open hearts in 2 years. Fighting to get some of it back.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Tualatin (close to Portland), Oregon
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My surgery date is:
September 21, 2015
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I was diagnosed with:
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Stenosis
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Coronary Artery Disease
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My surgery was:
Mitral Valve Replacement
Tricuspid Valve Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Dr. Matthew Slater