Vicki's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 18, 2018

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About Me

I have a mass on my pulmonic valve. Although I have no symptoms I have been advised it should be removed. It is either a myxoma or a fibroelastoma and is extremely rare. I will also have a mitral valve repair. I was told the mitral valve repair could wait another 5 to 7 years but since I don't wish to ever have another OHS, now is the time. I was hoping this could be done minimally invasive but unfortunately I am told no. Ugh! I am 68 years old and am an owner and managing broker of a real estate brokerage. I am hoping I will be able to return some business calls from the hospital. Is this realistic? Maybe on day two or three post op? Would love to hear opinions!
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    I am from: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 3, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair, Pulmonary Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Marc Gillinov
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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