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mitral/tricuspid valves
I had open heart surgery in March 2013 to repair my mitral valve. It should hve been to repair both the mitral and tricuspid valves...
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Multiple Heart Issues & Dizziness - How Do I Narrow it Down?
Hi :) 67 y/o male in transition here. Last year or more, I am daily experiencing dizzy, lightheaded and off-balance, More times than I care...
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What is recovery like after Mitral Valve Surgery
I am going to be having open heart surgery soon for a Mitral Valve replacement. I’m really scared and I’m wondering what the recovery is...
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Has anyone had their tricuspid valve replaced? I am looking at open heart surgery and would...
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Atrial Valve repair/replacement info please
Background: 69 year old white female. 5'4", 290 lbs (obese). Born with a heart murmur due to an extra 'membrane' near aortic valve which kept...
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Tetralogy of Fallot for my 2 months old baby
Hello! I am from Romania. My baby boy was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot when he was 6 days old. We stayed in the hospital...
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High calcium score: I'm in shock
Hi everyone... just wanted to share my last few days - I'm scared and lost and was just hoping to hear from some people who...
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What to do when in SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)?
I have had several episodes of SVT, the last of which landed me in the hospital for several days and a change of medication to...
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What are your tips for recovery from TAVR procedure?
Good morning. Has anyone undergone a TAVR procedure? My sister is going to have this procedure done to replace her aortic valve and I'm going...
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I am constantly “haunted” by my granddaughter’s Neuroblastoma battle .
I had been diagnosed with a genetic disorder, Severe Mitral Valve Prolapse, approximately 25 years ago. Having been asymptomatic until recently, I chose to avoid...
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What is lymphedema?
I need to learn more about lymphedema. When Eugene's left lower leg swells, his blood pressure goes down. This is daily. When he gets up...