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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 30, 2016

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Mike Politowicz got a guestbook from BHARAT VORA
9 years ago (November 7, 2016)
Hi Mike I am 71, had a triple bypass surgery in December 2012. Year later my Cardiologist discovered that I have mild Aortic and Mitral stenosis. Since then I had regular Echocardiogram & clinical review. Now my Aortic Stenosis has become boarder line severe and Mitral Stenosis moderate. I have... Read more.
Mike Politowicz got a guestbook from Ted Miko
9 years ago (October 20, 2016)
Hi Mike. I am 50 and went with a tissue aortic valve. I am a heavy duty mechanic that works in remote places and I also didn't want to do the warfin thing. I figured with technology that in 10-15 years they should have something better figured out. That's just... Read more.
Mike Politowicz got a guestbook from Judy Spinney
9 years ago (October 19, 2016)
October 19, 2016 Heart Valve . . Mike, I have had a mechanical mitral valve (St. Jude's) for 29 years. Four months ago I got a second mechanical valve (ATS AP) for my aortic valve. I was 46 years old when I had my first heart surgery. I was cautioned... Read more.

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