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Lan's Profile
Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: June 7, 2018
Member Since: June 7, 2018
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My GP heard a heart murmur during my preventative maintenance check up in early January 2018. I was diagnosed with a torn left mitral valve that needed to be dealt with. Being an active runner I wanted to get it done now while I'm still young and be able enjoy many years of running.
On June 1st 2018 (age 44) I was scheduled to have an open heart surgery to repair/replace my mitral valve. My surgeon was able to repair my valve. I was stoked to know that I will not have to take Coumadin for the rest of my life.
My goal is to run my 58th or 59th marathon before the end of 2019. :)
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I am from: Huntington Beach, California, United States -
My surgery date was: June 1, 2018 -
I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation -
My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair -
My surgeon is: Dr. Kwok Yun -
My hospital is: Kaiser Permanente
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