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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Jo Orsini posted an update

6 years ago (February 25, 2020)

I had my Angiogram on Feb 18 . All went smoothly and, as the young Doctor said, my arteries are â€œGorgeousâ€. Good to know as this is one less thing to consider at the time of my Mitral and Tricuspid Valve repairs. I have now received my surgery date which... Read more.

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Ann-Marie Dassler

Youâ€™re doing all of the appropriate mental and physical preparation. I wasnâ€™t prepared for the post op anemia, and overwhelming fatigue . Prepare and freeze your favorite meals....theyâ€™ll be enticing when your appetite wanes. Family and friends are so important! Best wishes for a great recovery!

Susan Lynn

Jo - You're in the perfect state of mind - exactly where you should be with a couple of weeks to go! My twin came in from Newport Beach to be with me for my surgery and I was so thrilled to have her visiting, my recovery was a non-event... Read more.

Jo Orsini posted an update

6 years ago (January 28, 2020)

I met with my Surgeon Dr. David for the first time last week-January 23. I learned that I will require Mitral Valve and tricuspid valve repair. I am awaiting the Angiogram appointment. Apparently the TEE will not be done ahead of surgery date. All of this is daunting to say... Read more.

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Adam Pick

Jo, Keep your head high. You are in great hands with Dr. David. He is a world-renown surgeon. One of the best out there. Let him and his team guide you to a healthy heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Marie Myers

I was 63 at the time of my AVR and ascending aneurysm surgery. Like you, I was very active ,and working at the time. It was such a shock finding out I needed surgery!. Acceptance was a big lesson for me to learn during that time. Going to yoga and... Read more.