Marcia's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 20, 2023

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About Me

2023 I was diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse about 40 years ago. It was monitored with echos. Recently it suddenly got worse - severe regurgitation, plus ruptured chordae, weakened tricuspid valve, and they also found a hole in my heart that I hadn't ever heard about before. Surgery next week to repair all of above! 2024 Update: I have severe mitral valve regurgitation again. Going to Cleveland Clinic for re-repair June 19th.
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    I am from: Wheaton, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 19, 2024
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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. Marc Gillinov
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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