Kim's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 6, 2018

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About Me

I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse with moderate mitral regurgitation in 2013. I have been monitored with an annual echocardiogram each year to keep track of the regurgitation. I started having shortness of breath, chest pain, excessive fatigue, heart palpitations in December. Did my annual echo in February. Cardiologist said the regurgitation has become severe. Went in for a TEE on March 16, and it was confirmed. I am scheduled for a Catheterization Tuesday April 10. I am trying to research surgeons so I can get a date scheduled and so I can feel like things are moving forward.
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    I am from: New Braunfels, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 28, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair, MAZE Procedure
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    My doctor is: Dr. William Ryan
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