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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Bryan Savage posted an update

2 years ago (February 4, 2024)

Hello all, I had a mitral repair almost four years ago and this community was a great source of knowledge and support for me. A recent echo shows my heart and repair continue to function normally, however a leaflet on my valve is severely calcified. My question is, has anyone... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

Bryan - are you having regurgitation or any other symptoms attributable to this leaflet? I would wait to see what the specialist says. They may not be recommending any treatment. If you do need another surgery to re-repair or replace your valve, there are a few heart warriors who have... Read more.

Bryan Savage

Thanks Susan. No regurgitation anymore. If anything, mildly stenotic due to the leaflet. I'll wait and see what the specialist has to say and hope it's a just a watch and wait situation.

J Alexander Lassally

If or when the time comes, do seek other opinions from the original surgeon who did your valve, though. Good luck !

Bryan Savage posted a photo

5 years ago (June 13, 2021)

I've seen people on here asking about getting back into exercising post surgery. I have found this affordable heart monitor to be accurate and it gives you that extra piece of mind similar to what you get at cardio rehab. It works with various exercise a

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Bryan Savage

Got cut off, but was saying it works via Bluetooth. You just need to download an exercise app. The chest monitors seems to be more accurate than the wrist watch versions.

Deena Z

Thanks for the share, Bryan! Will check it out. Thoughtful

Bryan Savage posted an update

5 years ago (October 13, 2020)

I'm a little over 3 months post-op for Mitral Valve repair. I have been feeling great and basically back to pre-surgery norm. I just had an Echo done on Friday and I got both good and bad news. The great news is that I have zero regurgitation and my valve... Read more.

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