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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 26, 2025

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Maria Demarco posted an update
1 year ago (February 26, 2025)
Hi! Is there anyone here who recently had a robotic mitral repair with Dr. Gillinov?
❤️ Adam Pick reacted to this
My BIL does a lot of robotic surgeries and he knows Gillinov so my BIL suggested I get surgery with him. I was highly considering him but he was on the other coast. Dr. Gillinov, despite my connections, seemed less accessible than some well known local surgeons. Having said that,... Read more.
Thank you so much for this! I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and just reached severe regurgitation. I have been fearing this for almost half my life and am very appriciative for the guidance and support on this site.
Maria- yes! I just celebrated my two year mark. Dr. Gillanov did my mitral valve repair min invasive, robitically and I can't say enough about his team and the Cleveland Clinic. Your story sounds similar to mine. Ask me anything. Glad you found this site- it is excellent source of... Read more.

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