Sheila's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 7, 2015

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About Me

I am almost 3 mos post surgery. I was diagnosed with a heart murmur as a child and told it was fine nothing to worry about. On Feb 20, 2013 I was told I need to have my aortic and mitral replaced someday. In May 2013 my Mother passed away. I attributed the fatigue I was having to grief. By June 2015 I started the pre surgery process. I had the surgery on Sept 9, 2015. On Sept 18 I received a pace maker (possibly temporary) I am currently wearing a halter heart monitor and have no incidents of AFIB to record.
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    I am from: Fairview Park Oh
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    My surgery date was: September 9, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement, Pacemaker Implant
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    My doctor is: Dr. Integit Gill
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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