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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: January 13, 2023

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Joy Snyder got a guestbook from Brian Sweeney
3 years ago (January 14, 2023)
Hello Joy and welcome to this wonderful site. I had your same diagnosis and was looking to have robotic procedure as well. Like Deena mentioned after reviewing my records my surgeon said that for safety and for the best outcome I would need a sternotomy which really bummed me out.... Read more.
Hi Brian, I just found this part of the website. How kind of you to send a message. I have my last test this week, a TEE to determine a few things--repair; robotic; extent of tricuspid issue. When were you able to return to work and your regular activities?
Joy Snyder got a guestbook from Ruth joy
3 years ago (January 13, 2023)
Hi Joy , Welcome 😊
Hi Ruth, Thank you! I just found this board. How cool!

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