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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 21, 2014

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Lenore Mitchell got a guestbook from Sandy V

8 years ago (August 7, 2017)

Hi Lenore, I had mv repair at Strong Memorial end of March this year. Was told I had a "perfect repair." At my recent follow up, was told I have a mild moderate leak of the repaired valve. Nothing to do about it now, and was also told "may not... Read more.

Lenore Mitchell got a guestbook from Melinda Queliz

10 years ago (December 23, 2015)

Hi Lenore! I have chosen Dr. Gillinov to repair my mitral valve as well and my surgery was just scheduled for March 3rd, 2016, needless to say I am terrified. Is there anything you can share with me to help ease my fears (if that is even possible). I am... Read more.

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Emily Rowley

The Nurses put me asleep when I had mine taken out. That's good you are taking the steps the prepare mentally.

Robert Frederick

My guy removed the tube like a magician pulling a table cloth out from under a fully set table. I guess the quicker the better in both cases. "Inhale" "Exhale" "Deep Breath and Hold it" I felt a tug, and he said, "all Done" I felt quite relieved.

Lenore Mitchell got a guestbook from Terry Shermeister

11 years ago (April 30, 2015)

Hi Lenore: Thanks for your nice comment. It means so much. I'm a little anxious with my surgery scheduled two weeks from today. Thank you again! Terry

Ben Hyman

Lenore, I read your journal and your write up on what you went through last year was awesome . I also have a leaky valve and am going through preliminary evaluations now at Abbott Nortwestern's Minneapolis Heart Institute. I'm meeting with Dr Robert Farivar in a few weeks. Supposedly I... Read more.

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