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Mitral Valve Regurgitation Surgery

Posted by smazz6 @smazz6, 1 day ago

Hello,
Has anyone had a mitral valve repair surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN?
I am planning on having my surgery there since I believe it is an amazing place.
I am looking for a surgeon there that has extensive experience repairing g mitral valves

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saganjames | @saganjames | 1 day ago

Backup plan:
If you live near and can travel to Raleigh, NC, contact this office to send your test results, especially the latest echo, to the great cardiac surgeon, Dr. Byron Boulton; set up a consultation visit, perhaps by phone. He is Director of the WakeMed Structural Heart Program at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. Phone (919) 231-6333. I had a serious regurgitation/mitral valve problem and AFIB (all caused by a gum/dental infection after questionable dental work). He repaired my mitral valve, did an LAAC, and did an ablation to cure my AFIB. That was over three and ½ years ago. I am as fine as wine, off all meds too, except for 4 amoxicillin before dental visits. I am a soon-to-be 82-year-old male, just a kid.
Regards,
Sagan

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gloaming | @gloaming | 1 day ago
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Backup plan:
If you live near and can travel to Raleigh, NC, contact this office to send your test results, especially the latest echo, to the great cardiac surgeon, Dr. Byron Boulton; set up a consultation visit, perhaps by phone. He is Director of the WakeMed Structural Heart Program at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. Phone (919) 231-6333. I had a serious regurgitation/mitral valve problem and AFIB (all caused by a gum/dental infection after questionable dental work). He repaired my mitral valve, did an LAAC, and did an ablation to cure my AFIB. That was over three and ½ years ago. I am as fine as wine, off all meds too, except for 4 amoxicillin before dental visits. I am a soon-to-be 82-year-old male, just a kid.
Regards,
Sagan

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@saganjames You da man! 😀

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | 18 hours ago

@smazz6 Here is some information you may find valuable if you haven’t reviewed it already. This summary provides a list of doctors at all locations, then you see more about Mayo Clinic’s approach for mitral valve repair when you click to the following page.
- Mayo Clinic Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mitral-valve-repair-mitral-valve-replacement/doctors-departments/pdc-20384959

Here is a link to contact Mayo http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Do you have experience with Mayo Clinic? What Mayo Clinic location are you considering?

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smazz6 | @smazz6 | 2 hours ago
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Backup plan:
If you live near and can travel to Raleigh, NC, contact this office to send your test results, especially the latest echo, to the great cardiac surgeon, Dr. Byron Boulton; set up a consultation visit, perhaps by phone. He is Director of the WakeMed Structural Heart Program at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. Phone (919) 231-6333. I had a serious regurgitation/mitral valve problem and AFIB (all caused by a gum/dental infection after questionable dental work). He repaired my mitral valve, did an LAAC, and did an ablation to cure my AFIB. That was over three and ½ years ago. I am as fine as wine, off all meds too, except for 4 amoxicillin before dental visits. I am a soon-to-be 82-year-old male, just a kid.
Regards,
Sagan

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@saganjames I am so glad to hear of your surgery success. I also need an ablation & in LAAC . I will check him out. Thank you so much for the suggestion!

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smazz6 | @smazz6 | 2 hours ago
In reply to @jlharsh "@smazz6 Here is some information you may find valuable if you haven’t reviewed it already. This..." + (show)
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@smazz6 Here is some information you may find valuable if you haven’t reviewed it already. This summary provides a list of doctors at all locations, then you see more about Mayo Clinic’s approach for mitral valve repair when you click to the following page.
- Mayo Clinic Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mitral-valve-repair-mitral-valve-replacement/doctors-departments/pdc-20384959

Here is a link to contact Mayo http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Do you have experience with Mayo Clinic? What Mayo Clinic location are you considering?

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@jlharsh Thank you so much for the helpful links!
I have been going to Mayo in MN for the past 9 years as they were following my cardiac journey.
It looks like the time has come for surgery. I have a very complex mitral valve, so I need a surgeon that has extensive experience repairing mitral valves.

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