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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 17, 2026

Member Since: January 17, 2026

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About Me

I was first diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitation with flail leaflet. in January 2026. Do not have sutgery date yet. Im am meeting with surgeon for 1st time July 24th. Hopefully schedule surgery soon. I have 5 children 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Hope to keep on ticking for a long time.

I am from: Bakersfield, United States
I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair
My surgeon is: Dr. Joanna Chikwe
My hospital is: Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai

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