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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Stephanie Mikrut posted an update

6 years ago (February 5, 2020)

Had my consult at Northwestern last week - what a wonderful experience! Started the day with another echocardiogram and then had the pleasure of meeting both Dr. Thomas and Dr. McCarthy and their staff. The best news of the day was that my mitral valve is almost certainly repairable -... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

6 years ago (February 5, 2020)

Great news, Stephanie! You're certainly getting excellent care Glad you had such a positive experience.

Ed Miskovic

6 years ago (February 5, 2020)

You are indeed in great hands with Dr. McCarthy and his team. Now 4 years after their care, I am enjoying life more and more.

Adam Pick

6 years ago (February 5, 2020)

Great to hear Stephanie!

Frank Giovanniello

6 years ago (February 5, 2020)

I love Watch and Wait. You can prep yourself, but maybe years away. Stay healthy.

Thomas Brusstar

6 years ago (February 6, 2020)

Great, thanks for the update. I was watching to see the report! When the time comes, they'll take care of you. In retrospect, my internist should have sent me to a cardiologist earlier. By the time I met Dr. Thomas, my heart was in distress with severe regurgitation, so it... Read more.

Stephanie Mikrut

6 years ago (February 6, 2020)

Thank you all for the support - I really appreciate it! @ Ed - wonderful to hear things are going so well 4 years later! And @Thomas - yes - I had the exact same feeling with Dr. Thomas - he was truly present and listened. Coming out of my... Read more.

Stephanie Mikrut posted a photo

6 years ago (January 16, 2020)

My family - Christmas 2019

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Tracy Fallu

6 years ago (January 16, 2020)

Beautiful family

Stephanie Mikrut

6 years ago (January 18, 2020)

Thank you!

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (January 18, 2020)

Gorgeous pic and family! ❤

Stephanie Mikrut

6 years ago (January 28, 2020)

Thank you!

Stephanie Mikrut posted an update

6 years ago (January 16, 2020)

Received a call back from Northwestern today and they have given me appointments with a cardiologist and Dr. McCarthy on the 29th. I'm so grateful to be able to see them so quickly. I've read posts by other patients on this site who have been treated there and these testimonials... Read more.

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Frank Giovanniello

6 years ago (January 16, 2020)

One main key to all this is to feel good with your doctors and team. And it looks like you have a great support group. All Things Good !

Sherry Boleslawski

6 years ago (January 17, 2020)

Stephanie glad to hear things are moving at a good pace for you. Our story is similar as my cardiologist has been watching my mitral valve for years and now at age 59 I will be having surgery to repair the valve.... actually only 1 week away till surgery. Yes... Read more.

Thomas Brusstar

6 years ago (January 18, 2020)

Hi Stephanie. Dr. McCarthy repaired my mitral valve 18 months ago. He does these all day. My regurgitation had gotten so severe, including a torn "flail" leaflet on one side of the valve and broken chords on that piece, that it was obvious needed surgery. Sounds like you're ready also.... Read more.

Stephanie Mikrut

6 years ago (January 18, 2020)

Thank you all for your comments! @SherryBoleslawski - best wishes with your surgery next week! It's wonderful you feel great about the team you chose. @ThomasBrusstar - so encouraging to hear of your experience with Dr. McCarthy and Dr. Thomas (who is also the cardiologist I'll meet on the 29th!)... Read more.

Brett Kurtz

6 years ago (January 29, 2020)

Hi Stephanie. Had my aortic valve replaced at NW last May. It was a great experience. They take great care of everyone there. I used Dr. Malaisrie but met first with Dr. McCarthy who said because my problem was with the aortic valve Dr. Malaisrie was the one to see.... Read more.

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