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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: November 30, 2023

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David Rasmusson posted an update

11 months ago (May 14, 2025)

December 6, 2024, which was my one year anniversary of my mitral valve replacement and 3 CABGs, I played tennis. Thanks to Dr. Marc Gerdisch and his staff for giving me this gift! Thanks to Adam for the educational information! 17 months later and Iâ€™m still able to play tennis,... Read more.

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Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Congratulations, David, IÂ´m also a"mitral valve replaced", 1 and half years ago and was a good amateur tennis player. IÂ´m very glad seeing you playing after surgery. Now, practice mountain hiking with friends every week and gym. I think is important to keep your heart in good conditions, as long... Read more.

Marie Myers

Great post, and congratulations on your successful surgery!

Deena Z

Nothing spells success than being able to go back to your normal life or even more. Congrats

Rose Madura

Wonderful news! So happy for you!

David Rasmusson posted an update

2 years ago (January 6, 2024)

Got my merchandise!

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Deena Z

Nice pic. Look all comfy. The hat becomes you!

Ana Brusso

Looking good David and glad you got your merchandise. God bless you ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Grace Mason

Nice! You look great.

Andrew Dial

Lookin good David !

Adam Pick

Wow! You make the HVS gear look fantastic! Thanks for your support David! 👍👍👍

Rebecca J

Thanks for sharing your story and the updates along the way. I have mitral valve repair schedule with Dr. Gerdish in April. Very happy about the rapid recovery protocol.

David Rasmusson

Yes, Rebecca, thatâ€™s what compelled me to go to Doctor Gerdisch in Indianapolis even though there are competent cardio thoracic surgeons here in Louisville. His use of plates more than wires was also compelling. His staff was very professional and responsive. Although impatient with recovery because I occasionally still need... Read more.

Rebecca J

Thanks for the update. Great mobility playing tennis 4 weeks after - guess at 12 weeks the sternum is, or is about, all the way healed. I hope the occasional needed nap doesnâ€™t come with any lasting discomfort. How fortunate we are to have such a repairable structural condition. I... Read more.

David Rasmusson posted an update

2 years ago (January 5, 2024)

I had my mitral valve replacement and 3 CABGs on 12/6/23 performed by Dr. Marc Gerdisch at Greenwood Indianaâ€™s Franciscan hospital. Today, 1/5/24, 4 weeks and 2 days later, I played tennis! Admittedly, I got winded after only 30 minutes of hitting and took a breather, but itâ€™s progress! Thanks... Read more.

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Rose Madura

David, that's great news and glad all is well! â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹ðŸ‘

Marie Myers

Wow, tennis after 4 weeks!! That is a fast recovery. Try not to do too much, too fast..

Valerie Allen

That seems it would pull on your incision?

David Rasmusson

No pulling sensation from the incision or the sternum. Dr. Gerdisch primarily uses plates to secure the sternum. He also put me on a high protein pre- and post-op regimen to facilitate healing, so perhaps that alleviated incision discomfort. I have a one-handed backhand which cause me to really stretch... Read more.