About Me (In My Own Words)
I was diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation four years ago. It went from moderate to moderate/severe to severe this year. Now I have shortness of breath and fatigued and my cardiologist determined that I should have surgery. I had a cardiac catherization and trans esophogeal echocardiogram which showed that my arteries are clear, but have severe regurgitation with calcium build-up in the area. I got a referral to Dr Shekar who determined that he would have to replace the valve because of the calcium build-up. I learned of Brigham & Women's reputation for heart surgery from this web site and I'm happy to be having my surgery there. I'm anxious about this surgery, but will be glad when it's over.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Greater Boston Area, MA
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My surgery date is:
January 20, 2015
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I was diagnosed with:
Mitral Regurgitation
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Prem Shekar
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My hospital is:
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston
