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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 5, 2017

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About Me

I've had mitral valve prolapse for many years. Small leak developed several years ago. Found out at the end of June that I had severe mitral regurgitation that needed surgery. I was hopping for the smaller incision but after heart cath, found that my arteries are to small.
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    I am from: Mobile, Alabama, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 28, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Sara Pereira
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    My hospital is: University of Alabama Birmingham

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