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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: May 30, 2026

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Kathy Shimpock posted an update
1 hour ago (August 12, 2026)
Preparing for surgery on the 8th of Sept. Dr. Gillinov says I have two valves needing repair. Will be gone about three weeks - a week before for tests, the week of and time back at the hotel before release. Then there will be the train trip home. I'm using... Read more.
Kathy Shimpock posted an update
1 month ago (July 10, 2026)
Has anyone had a problem getting their medical imagery/records sent to a surgeon out of state? I've been trying for about a month.
1 month ago (July 11, 2026)
I think its electronic, should be a no brainer but in todays world, people can be lazy. Hopefully you visited them in person and laid the law down. I did it when changing pcp last year to another group in another city. They used an outside records firms. I finally... Read more.
1 month ago (July 11, 2026)
Sometimes you have to pester. I remember messaging my cardiologist’s office a couple times to send imaging to my surgeon. Now I have my imaging done by my surgeon and have it sent to my cardiologist.
3 weeks ago (July 22, 2026)
Thanks! We shouldn't have to struggle to get our medical records. This hospital outsourced records to another co in another state. CDs are not available at the site. There is no phone number listed anywhere and emails go unanswered. Just this week I was given a phone number by someone... Read more.

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