Rich's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 16, 2016

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About Me

MVP for over 30 years. No symptom just a heart murmur. Physically active weights (I know it doesn't look like I lift!), running, hiking, downhill skiing and an active job as a physical therapist. Last summer murmur got louder, repeat echo, surprise! Severe mitral regurgitation. S-I-L friend had similar story and told me about Dr Gillinov. Pre-op testing in two weeks, hoping to qualify for robotically assisted approach.
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    I am from: Derwood, Maryland, United States
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    My surgery date was: April 17, 2017
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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. A. Marc Gillinov
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    My hospital is: Cleveland Clinic

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