Michelle's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 18, 2024

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About Me

I was born with heart issues but found out about it in 2021. That explained a lot. I had been told by doctors for over 40 years that I had a unique, unusual, special, etc. heart beat. My Dad had his 1st heart attack at age 39. All his brothers, Dad & most likely his Grandfather also all had heart attacks. So the mystery of all the heart attacks in the family has most likely been found, born with a mitral valve problem.
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    I am from: Brainerd, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 11, 2024
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Aneurysm Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement, Tricuspid Valve Repair
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    My doctor is: Dr. Rizwan Attia
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    My hospital is: Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern

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