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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Valerie Herndon-Vitarella posted an update

6 years ago (September 7, 2020)

Had my cardiology follow-up and ECHO at the end of August which is 27 months sine the second repair. I always get stressed out for this appointment. Regurgitation had been around 1+ last August, but is now 1-2+. The cardiologist says it may actually be moderate, but because of the... Read more.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (September 7, 2020)

Valerie - It's good to hear from you. I'm sure that wasn't the news you wanted to hear, but remember, many people live their entire lives with moderate regurgitation without a need to ever address it - it's very possible yours will stabilize. Until you have to make a decision,... Read more.

Lee Wright

6 years ago (September 7, 2020)

I am sorry you got bad news, I imagine that must be disheartening. Hopefully it does not progress anymore.

Marie Myers

6 years ago (September 8, 2020)

I am sorry you have ongoing cardiac concerns. You certainly have been through enough with 2 surgeries. Here is hoping that the valve disease does not progress!

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella

6 years ago (September 9, 2020)

Thank you all for the support. Hoping that it will stabilize and not keep progressing.

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella posted an update

6 years ago (May 14, 2020)

Wow, 2 years since my second surgery. Pretty uneventful ECHO and cardiologist appointment last August. ECHO showed trace to 1+ regurgitation, which I hope never gets worse. I can live with that! I feel great and am able to do all my normal activities with the exception of some of... Read more.

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Marie Myers

6 years ago (May 15, 2020)

Amen to that! You have been through a lot, and is good to hear that things are going well!

Anonymous

6 years ago (May 15, 2020)

Agree Valerie. Have a great weekend with all its limitations

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella

6 years ago (May 15, 2020)

Ana, you are about 6 months out. How are you feeling? Were you able to get cardiac rehab in before things were shutting down?

Anonymous

6 years ago (May 19, 2020)

Hi Valerie, this May 26 will be six months out. I was not able to get my cardiac rehab before COVID shutting down. I had to postponed my new Cardiologist appointment in April for this coming June 3. I am planning to attend that appointment as it's been 5 months... Read more.

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella

6 years ago (June 7, 2020)

Glad to hear you are doing well. Hope your appointment with the new cardiologist is all good news. I also feel grateful for God's blessings! Rehab should start back soon if it hasn't already,

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella posted an update

7 years ago (May 14, 2019)

I don't even know where the time has gone, but 1 year ago today I had surgery to re-repair my mitral valve. So far, so good! I had a routine physical at my family doctor in March and he couldn't hear a murmur, although my cardiologist in February (the one... Read more.

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