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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 17, 2022

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About Me

I have known that I have had mitral valve prolapse since it was discovered when I was 28 years old. Here recently I started having symptoms to the point I passed out. I was referred to my cardiologist who did a TEE test and and my leakage is severe. I was then referred to Dr. Parrino at Ochsners in New Orleans. I am now 49 years old and scheduled for Open Heart valve repair on Wednesday Jan. 26th.
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    I am from: Diamondhead, United States
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    My surgery date was: January 26, 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 doctor is: Dr. Patrick Parrino

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