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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: January 2, 2015

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Patricia Garcia got a guestbook from James Holcomb

2 years ago (July 11, 2023)

Hi Patricia, thanks again for connecting me to your story. Wow, quite a journey youâ€™ve been on from a young age. Iâ€™m just facing my first mitral repair/replacement and am scared and concerned about the choice I have to make in the event of a replacement. You are inspiring!

Patricia Garcia got a guestbook from Jason Hyrup

3 years ago (March 9, 2023)

Hi Patricia, I just cant imagine, dealing with that. What brand Valve did you use? Are you getting the on X MHV or St Jude? I hope it works better this go around. I'm pretty sure.... i will get the on X MAV. My main reasoning is... lower INR range,... Read more.

Patricia Garcia got a guestbook from Laurel Howard-Boardman

3 years ago (August 29, 2022)

Lots of misery for a young person. hope all goes well and this is the last intervention that will be required.

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Hello Patricia, you have gone through a lot at such a young age. As Laurel said, hope all goes well and you wonâ€™t need any more interventions. God bless you and keep us posted.

Susan Lynn

Welcome, Patricia. I'm a fellow Pennsylvanian and mitral valve heart warrior. I'm sorry you have to go through this, again. You're in good hands at Penn. Wishing you the best! ❤️