About Me (In My Own Words)
My GP heard a heart murmur during my preventative maintenance check up in early January 2018. I was diagnosed with a torn left mitral valve that needed to be dealt with. Being an active runner I wanted to get it done now while I'm still young and be able enjoy many years of running.
On June 1st 2018 (age 44) I was scheduled to have an open heart surgery to repair/replace my mitral valve. My surgeon was able to repair my valve. I was stoked to know that I will not have to take Coumadin for the rest of my life.
My goal is to run my 58th or 59th marathon before the end of 2019. :)
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Huntington Beach, California
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My surgery date is:
June 1, 2018
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I was diagnosed with:
Mitral Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Mitral Valve Repair
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Kwok Yun
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My hospital is:
Kaiser Permanente
