Gary Fujinaka - Heart Valve Journal

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922 days ago

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After talking with the doctors at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Chicago, I have decided to go there for my regular Echocardiograms. They have changed my diagnosis ...Read more

After talking with the doctors at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Chicago, I have decided to go there for my regular Echocardiograms. They have changed my diagnosis from severe aortic regurgitation, by North Shore Medical, to moderate aortic regurgitation. They also offer surgical repair as an option, rather than only valve replacement. Hopefully I am still years away from surgery.

Thomas Brusstar Northwestern is certainly a great place for cardiac care. I use Dr. James Thomas at Northwestern dow ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar Northwestern is certainly a great place for cardiac care. I use Dr. James Thomas at Northwestern downtown for my cardiologist. BI had a mitral repair 3 years ago by Dr. McCarthy at Northwestern, so at this point I just have an annual checkup with Dr. Thomas to make sure I'm all good in there. I just had the annual echo this morning, so I'll see the results soon and consult with Dr. Thomas in a few weeks.

Sharon Losekamp Always a good idea to have a second opinion from a different association. I was able to prolong my su ... Read more

Sharon Losekamp Always a good idea to have a second opinion from a different association. I was able to prolong my surgery by 2 1/2 years by going to the Cleveland clinic. I had my surgery 2-22-2021 and I am doing great.

Kimberly Eisenhut I also go to Northwestern, my cardiologist is Dr. Rigolin. I have moderate to severe tricuspid regurg ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut I also go to Northwestern, my cardiologist is Dr. Rigolin. I have moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation and aortic aneurysm of 4.1-4.2. Ive spoken to Dr. Malaisrie about my options and next I'd like to make an apt to speak with Dr. McArthy. I really think Northwestern in Chicago is best place for those of us in Chicago area and suburbs. Hoping my surgery can wait another year or more also! I really have no family support and will need to figure out some help when the time comes for me. My son is still in high school and do not want to put that kind of stress and burden on him. So glad to have this site to come to to talk and feel understood threough this time in life .💖
Gary,
You are doing the right thing going to Northwestern, and I wish you well and send good vibes and happy thoughts. Keep us posted, or you can reach out anytime, I'd be happy to have a heart friend that goes to same hospital to keep in touch with through our journeys.