Linda's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 11, 2015

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About Me

I've had a leaky mitral valve for years, annual echos showed no change, until last March. It changed to "severely" leaking with surgery recommended. Since I feel fine, it's extremely hard for me to process this drastic measure, but two specialists have agreed, it will only get worse. And I'm scared out of my wits.
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    I am from: Anchorage
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    My surgery date was: April 9, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair, Tricuspid 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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