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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    Wow, that is great to hear about your success so far, truly awesome. Thanks for your insight and commentary, great stuff. I was aware that I had an enlarged heart from a regular physical about 22 years ago but this was just a comment from my dr at that time, there was no big concern raised by...
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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    Very informative, thanks so much Woodcutter. Lots to get into and consider.
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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    Great reply! You really spelled out quite a bit and making me think deeply, thanks. So it does sound like they just got you done at the last minute, crazy. Yeah, I feel great and do quite a bit but like everyone who has this it will go downhill at some point but who knows when
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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    UGH....so sorry to hear this and the first I have ever heard of this happening. Pretty much thought the ring thing lasts a lifetime but obviously not. I have not yet met the surgeon but my cardio guy did mention the surgery is catheter based and the incision is under the arm pulling the ribs...
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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    Thanks for all of the feedback. I am trying to get a grip on everything and frankly it is very challenging as I will repeat - I feel fine. Now how long I will feel like this is anyone's guess, frankly that is why I am weighing everything and trying to understand all of this stuff. I know from...
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    Possible Mitral Valve Surgery Needed?

    After reading some great posts here I decided to join this incredible group. I am 59 approaching 60 in a few months and feel great, very active individual but have somewhat elevated BP. I scuba dive, snorkel, spearfish, weight lift, etc. My blood work shows cholesterol levels in normal range...
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