Kimberly's Profile

Diagnosis: Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 21, 2020

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About Me

I have been watched for my Primary Tricuspid regurgitation since 2016 and these past few years has been moderate to severe. May of this year has been upgraded to severe/massive regurgitation. My surgery to repair, with Medtronic Contour 3D Ring will be on September 26th 2025 but will be admitted on Sept 24th to prep at Northwestern in Chicago with Dr. Chris Malaisrie. He will also close my PFO during the procedure. I am always looking to connect with others with primary Tricuspid surgery, as it is very rare. I have since had recurring pericarditis, pleural effusion, pericardia effusion and now on Rilonocept injections once a week to control CRP and keep Pericarditis at bay. Since November of 2025 one also been struggling accelerated junctional arythmia which should have gotten better once pericarditis was better, but did not . I now have another issue to deal with🥺
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    I am from: Mchenry, Illinois, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 26, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Tricuspid Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie
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