Dianne's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 17, 2019

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About Me

I saw a cardiologist for the first time on Jan 8, 2019. Tests have been happening fast, I had a TEE on Jan 17 and the doctor told my husband I will be having open heart surgery. I had a Cath on Jan 24. Waited to see the best surgeon on Feb 11.
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    I am from: Lake Mary, FL, United States
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    My surgery date was: February 19, 2019
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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 doctor is: Dr. Kevin Accola
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    My hospital is: AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute

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