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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 8, 2021

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4 years ago (September 22, 2021)

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Nine weeks ago, could not run for 90 seconds without getting out of breath. Just "graduated" from the Couch to 5k program this morning. Still have more road to run but I ran for thirty consecutive minutes (at old man pace) today. Next goal: three miles in 36 minutes (don't... Read more.

Dylan Kempers

Great job, Joe!

Mike Dotson

Nice! I've always been amazed by our body's ability to recover over time. You can go a bit more than 90 seconds now!

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4 years ago (July 25, 2021)

Achievement unlocked. 16.0 a month after surgery, now 26.1. Finally out of the "low" range.

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Joseph Heinzmann

Been looking to get in to the below average range for a while. Starting running with walks in between. 90 second runs this week. Also learning that your theoretical maximum heart rate is just that, theoretical. I get above it, can breathe during it, and recover coming out of the... Read more.

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4 years ago (July 7, 2021)

If anyone wants to see the before and after of a great robotic surgery, here's my MV repair of a prolapsed posterior leaflet with a ruptured cord, and two anterior leaflet ruptured cords. Pretty amazing how far we've come with surgical techniques and exec

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Johnny So

I was told that my MV needs to be replaced because I have moderate calcification on the MV annulus, that is why I was asking.

Joseph Heinzmann

No calcification for me.

Joseph Heinzmann

Video here for those who really want the full treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjILXAgQzKQ

JH robotic MV repair narration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjILXAgQzKQ

MV Repair 1/12/2021

Susan Lynn

Incredible video!!! The clarity of the camera and the robotic suturing is mind-boggling! How many hours did your surgery last?

Joseph Heinzmann

I think it was over two hours, around 2.5+ if I recall correctly. Because both leaflets needed attention it took a little longer than a typical robotic repair but not too much longer.

Dylan Kempers

Amazing video, Joseph! Thanks for sharing! Who did the narration?