Ruth's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: September 3, 2015

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About Me

This is the second replacement of the mitral valve.
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    I am from: Springfield, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 20, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Smedira
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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