Darlene's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 14, 2016

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About Me

I was diagnosed with mild MR in August, 2012. By August, 2014 the MR was mod/severe. After my cardiologist told me I didn't even need to monitor the MR with a TTE or TEE, I referred myself to Mt. Sinai to meet with Dr. David Adams. Even thought I am relatively asymptomatic, my LA is enlarged, and my EF is low. Dr. Adams recommended surgery within the next 6 months. He said he is 100% sure he can repair my valve. I decided surgery is the right decision, and I can't wait to be on the other side of this journey and get this behind me.
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    I am from: Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 18, 2016
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair
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    My surgeon is: Dr. David Adams
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    My hospital is: The Mount Sinai Hospital

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