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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 21, 2020

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About Me

Active runner with congenital Mitral valve issues suddenly short of breath - soon after Valve repair and long road to get back to where I was before not close yet but still pushing on what choice do you have
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    I am from: Holly, Michigan, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 4, 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 doctor is: Dr. Vivaqua
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    My hospital is: Beaumont Royal Oak MI

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