Michael's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 24, 2024

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About Me

Nine years ago, during an annual physical a heart murmur was detected. I had an ECHO which showed mild mitral valve regurgitation. Years passed and not another word about a murmur. In November of 2024 a new doctor doing a pre-op check for hip surgery heard the murmur which led to another ECHO that showed moderate to severe regurgitation. Another ECHO in September 2025 showed severe regurgitation. I'm now scheduled for minimally invasive mitral valve repair.
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    I am from: Palatine, IL, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 4, 2026
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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. Kevin Hodges
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