Thomas's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 3, 2014

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About Me

I've had a heart murmur since birth, but my doctor noticed during routine check-up in mid 40's. I was sent to a cardiologist and several test later was diagnosed with sever mitral regurgitation. The diagnosis made sense when I look back at the fatigue and the rapid prolong heart-racing. I scheduled the surgery this July and had successful minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Now the recovery begins.
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    I am from: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 15, 2014
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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 doctor is: Dr. James Fingleton
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    My hospital is: Charlton Memorial Hospital

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