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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 19, 2019

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About Me

Hello everyone! My name is Lizbeth-Anne and I am having open heart surgery on August 2 at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. I have 3 congenital coronary fistulae, rather rare, that need to be removed and a repair so that blood can flow normally. I have a mitral valve prolapse that I hope can be repaired, not replacement. I hope these repairs will drastically reduce my PVC's, arrhythmia. I've asked for the rigid plate closure method as my research shows it looks like a good option rather than the standard method. Has anyone had any experience with the "Heart Hugger" or "Posthorax vest"? If anyone can give me any feedback on any of this I would appreciate it. Thank-you and I hope you're doing well. Sincerely, Lizbeth
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    I am from: Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
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    My surgery date was: August 2, 2022
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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. Douglas Johnston
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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