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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 22, 2026

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Clifford Fava posted an update

1 hour ago (July 11, 2026)

Halfway thru cardiac rehabilitation. This program has sure helped me regain my strength and endurance. Three times a week for one hour.

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Adam Pick

Love to hear this Clifford. Such a testament to the importance of cardiac rehab which is often under-utilized by patients after heart surgery. If you are unfamiliar with cardiac rehab, here's some info that might help you. For me, going to these classes was the turning point in my recovery.... Read more.

Special Interview: The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation For Heart Valve Surgery Patients With Dr. Ram Dandillaya

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-interview-ram-dandillaya/

Learn why cardiac rehabilitation programs are important for patients after cardiac surgery in this special interview with Dr. Ram Dandillaya.

Clifford Fava posted an update

2 months ago (April 27, 2026)

On April 14 I had my mitral valve and my tricuspid valve repaired. I am back home now and recovering. Feeling a bit tired.

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Richard Munson

Thats no surprise, thats normal

Rose Madura

Congratulations on a successful surgery! Hope your recovery goes well. Take lots of naps.

Marie Myers

Welcome to recovery! As your blood count builds back up to normal, your energy will increase.

Clifford Fava posted an update

3 months ago (March 12, 2026)

With Mitral Valve regurgitation - has anyone experienced breathlessness, especially atnight?

Robert Miller

Hopefully I am wrong with this but it could be a possible sign of heart failure and water on your lungs. See if your ankles are swollen which would be another sign of water retention. In any case, I think you urgently need to see a cardiologist (again). Make sure... Read more.

Richard Munson

I would visit the emergency room, sooner rather than later.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

Yes I'd do it either.

Clifford Fava

Thanx all, yes we found edema in my lungs. I am taking Lasix. Just saw my cardiologist last week. Next is consultation with surgeon and then surgery for mitral valve repair at Hartford Hospital.

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