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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Robert Bach posted an update

2 years ago (September 7, 2023)

Hi everyone. I just passed the fifth anniversary of my mitral valve repair. My regurgitation was trivial after the repair and is now mild, so it's holding up pretty well. I just want to say how much I appreciate this community and all that Adam does to produce the video... Read more.

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Grace Mason

Happy Anniversary ðŸŽ‰ðŸ’—

Susan Lynn

Happy Anniversary, Robert! ❤️

Marie Myers

Wishing you many more healthy anniversaries!

Robert Bach posted an update

3 years ago (July 28, 2022)

Hello all. I just had my fourth annual visit to my cardiologist following my mitral valve repair in 2018. Unfortunately the regurgitation seems to be returning, increasing from trivial last year to mild-to-moderate now. The murmur has returned, but I don't have any symptoms. My cardiologist didn't want to speculate... Read more.

Howard Powders

Remember that people with mild to moderate regurgitation may never develop symptoms So you could still be in the clear. Many MD's are alarmists as is my cardiologist too!😊

Unknown

How about a second opinion? Donâ€™t be discouraged, it doesnâ€™t serve you well to feel that way. Hope you find the answers you need. God bless you

Richard Munson

I can understand the frustration. You get something fixed you expect another 100,000. Miles. This screams second opinion, i agree, but not just any opinion. An opinion from a hospital and doctor that does mitral valve surgeries in his sleep.

Marie Myers

I am sorry you are having to deal with this. I would say, though, if the cardiologist is letting you go a year before another echo, then he/she is not super concerned. Hopefully it may not change at all. Praying for peace for you.

Deena Z

Hi Robert, how unexpected and I understand disappointing. - though not urgent. I would get a second opinion, because it would make me feel better that the regurg. diagnosis is accurate, particularly since you went through a fairly recent repair performed by a renowned surgeon and hospital. This begs for... Read more.

Rose Madura

Robert, I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If hou are seeing the good doctorsat Northwestern, I'd say not having to come back for a year sounds encouraging. If your on the fence, I'd get a second opinion if it would make you feel better. Please keep us updated because we... Read more.

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6 years ago (August 1, 2019)

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Robert Bach

Hello heart warriors, Tuesday was my one-year valve-versary. I had my echo and checkup with my cardiologist a couple of weeks ago, and everything is okay. To all of you facing surgery, keep the faith! Chances are you'll be back to normal, maybe even better than what you thought was... Read more.