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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 8, 2024

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Christine Maiorano got a guestbook from Lisa Silverman
1 year ago (September 5, 2024)
Hi! Seriously considering traveling to work with Dr. Malas and Dr. Gillinov at the CC and would love to hear about your experiences.
Christine Maiorano got a guestbook from Rose Madura
1 year ago (July 19, 2024)
Hi Christine. I'm sorry you are still on Eliquis. Have you asked your cardiologist why you need to be on it? My husband had an ablation for Afib in October and didn't want to stay on blood thinners since the Afib is fixed. His cardiologist and electrophysiologist explained that oddly,... Read more.
I finally got off elliquis after 3 years and the maze procedure. I was also told that a stroke chances are slim but possible. My compromise with my cardiologist because i still have an aortic aneurism was a baby aspirin, stay on metropolol and insert the loop recorder . So... Read more.
Hi Richard, like you I’m trying to reduce my pill intake. I had an episode of a fib seven days after my surgery and I’m still on Eliquis. Since I didn’t have the maze procedure, my local cardiologist recommends I stay on it for another four months. I’ll be seeing... Read more.
Christine Maiorano got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (May 12, 2024)
Dear Christine , I am very grateful for every day . I nearly died and every day is a bonus . Life is precious and we are all very lucky to be alive . This is a wonderful community 😊

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