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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 5, 2025

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About Me

Just diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitation. Thanks to this website I learned about Dr. Gillinov at the Cleveland Clinic, and he has confirmed that I am a candidate for a robotic repair. Planning on scheduling the surgery for early December.
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    I am from: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl, United States
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    My surgery date was: December 18, 2025
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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. Marc Gillinov
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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