Kate's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 7, 2017

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About Me

I had my mitral valve repaired in October 1997, and replaced with a mechanical valve in January 2015. I also have hEDS and marfanoid habitus.
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    My surgery date was: January 12, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Howard Song
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    My hospital is: Oregon Health & Sciences University

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