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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: January 20, 2024

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Maggie Ma got a guestbook from Robbe
1 year ago (July 24, 2024)
Thank you for the information, Maggie. Glad to hear that you had a good experience at UM and are doing well. I am not set up with a surgeon yet but have been doing some research. Dr. Himanshu Patel seems to have much experience with aortic valve replacement. I will... Read more.
Maggie Ma got a guestbook from Robbe DiPietro
1 year ago (July 11, 2024)
Hi Maggie-I see that you are from Michigan and I live in the Lansing area. I am considering having my aortic valve replacement done at the UM cardiovascular center. Were you satisfied with your experience there? Thank you and hope you are doing well.
Hi, Robbie, yes, I’m living in Novi Michigan. I’m very satisfied with my experience at UM CVC center even though I had a small hiccup there: My surgery is very successful and my recovery has been quick and great so far. My surgeon Dr Bolling is very skilled and talented.... Read more.
I also like my surgery Coordinator Marguerite a lot. She provided quick response to all my questions before and after surgery. She followed up with me weekly on my recovery status. She is so nice and patient. UM medicine has a portal. I would strongly recommend you to create an... Read more.
Hi Maggie: From what you say, I think you had a mitral valve replacement, with a biological valve prosthesis. I had the same surgery in October 2023, and I currently feel very well. The advances in valve surgery are very great and I hope that within 12 to 15 years,... Read more.
Maggie Ma got a guestbook from Yumiko Ishida
1 year ago (May 23, 2024)
Wishing you a successful surgery, Maggie!
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I pray all is going well today Maggie! I’m sorry, your surgery didn’t pop up or I would have been on this sooner. God’s peace be with you, your team and your family. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

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