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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 6, 2023

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About Me

I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse as an adolescent when a murmur was detected. Regurgitation developed and worsened over time. I am scheduled for bloodless mitral valve repair surgery March 5, 2024 at University of Chicago Medicine.
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    I am from: River Grove, IL, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 5, 2024
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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 surgeon is: Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam

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