Dorothy's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 13, 2018

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About Me

I was told I had a heart murmur (mitral valve prolapse) in my 30's. Leaking was minimal so I totally put it out of my mind. Now, in my late 50's my GP wanted me to do a routine echo. It showed severe regurgitation and a tear. Don't have any symptoms and have never felt better so this came as a shock. Just scheduled surgery for April 23rd.
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    I am from: Seattle
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    My surgery date was: April 24, 2018
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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. Glenn Barnhart
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    My hospital is: Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute

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