Wes's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 16, 2021

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About Me

I'm 59 years old. I've had mitral regurgitation for years--trivial, then moderate, then moderate/severe, then moderate again, and then on my spring 2021 echo, severe. Transesophageal echo (TEE) confirmed it. Chose the top heart hospital in Arizona, then chose a surgeon there who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. The procedure went well--and I have nothing but praise for the surgeon, her team of assistants, and all the nurses and employees of Mayo. I'm very happy with how it all went.
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    I am from: Phoenix, Az, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 7, 2021
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Kristen Sell-Dottin
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    My hospital is: Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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