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This Medical Monday - Good Discussion Of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. How Is It Diagnosed And When Should You Fix It?
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Mitral valve regurgitation: Mayo Clinic Radio
Dr. Abdallah El Sabbagh, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses mitral valve regurgitation, a heart condition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUdOdUf9IkA

Learn more about mitral valve regurgitation: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...?

Mitral valve regurgitation - Symptoms and causes
Mitral valve regurgitation - Symptoms and causes
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mitral-valve-regurgitation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350178
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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member You are so welcome. Thanks for always stopping by to watch and comment. Hugs🤗

posted 2 days ago
New To My Biventricular Pacemaker. Would Like To Hear Anyone Else’s Experience.
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posted May 12
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My Son Had A Double By Pass Two Weeks And Is Still In Tremendous Pain. Is This The Norm?
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Has Anyone Been Prescribed"Zetia"? If This Does Not Fix The Medical Problem What Did The Doctor Prescribe After The Zetia?
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I Googled it and the possible side effects listed were too many to comprehend…My new improved Cardiologist put me on Repatha it is an injection that I give myself every two weeks! So far so good! 😊… read more

posted May 11
I Had A Keyhole Surgery Nearly 7 Moths Ago But I Still Feel Breathless And Energy Is A Problem . My Doctors Say That My Haemoglobin Is Low.
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Is there anything I can do do increase my haemoglobin. Do you think the surgery was not successful. I am about 75.

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Thank you.

posted May 11
Is There Ever Going To Be A Third TAVR For The Aortic Valve? Is There Any Research On This?
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posted May 10
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Hi Ivey,

I can't have open heart it will kill me so it would have to be a TAVR which has not been on the market yet. Someplace has to be doing research on this since so many people have had 2 TAVRs… read more

posted 7 days ago
What's Better Than Peanut Butter On Friday? Beautiful, Graceful Jellies! Welcome To 🐠Fishy Friday!🐠
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Beautiful, graceful Jellies and relaxing music will help you relax after a long week. Jellies are my favorites and this video has some real beauties!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfSkKYQiwoU

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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Wow, not a fun experience!

posted 5 days ago
Any Experience With CHF And Tooth Extractions?
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Has anyone who has CHF had
To have a tooth extracted?
Were there any complications?
Any infections that affected the heart?

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Yes I've had 2 wisdom teeth out, on two separate occasions, by two different
dentists from the same clinic @ 2yrs ago. I was diagnosed with DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy), CHF, Atrial Fibrillation… read more

posted May 11 (edited)
I Have Cardiovascular Disease. I Am On All The Necessary Medications. How Do I Find Out If It Is Getting Worse?
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posted May 9
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Good for you Roger! Keep as active as you can but don't overdo it. Hugs🤗

posted May 9
Today's Medical Monday Addresses The TAVR Procedure. Which Patients Qualify? How Does TAVR Work? What Do Patients Experience During TAVR?
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In this video, Dr. Michael Deeb, Inaugural Herbert Sloan Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Health, explains how TAVR works, which patients qualify for TAVR, what patients experience during TAVR, and the durability of this minimally-invasive procedure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoNvTS7_tg&amp...

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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member You are most welcome. I found the video to be a really good one if I am pleased that you had the procedure and I hope you are feeling better for it! . Hugs🤗

posted May 7