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Mitral Valve Repair and Echocardiograms.
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Mitral Valve Repair and Echocardiograms.
by Sandi__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Sandi on April 15, 1999 at 21:16:07
I had a mv repair three years ago. How long can I expect It to last. If it gets "leaky" again, how is the repair fixed. What kinds of problems can arise from repairs. I am in good health, other than severe dilated cardiomyopathy. I excercise regularly, try to eat right, and take my medications as prescribed,and work part-time. My EF is 20-25%. I hoped I would feel better than this after the surgery. Is there any way I can increase my EF. In the morning, I feel pretty good, by afternoon I am ready to crash...daily. Would the time of day I have an echocardiogram have an effect on the results. What kinds of things affect echos good or bad? Thanks
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I had a mv repair three years ago. How long can I expect It to last. If it gets "leaky" again, how is the repair fixed. What kinds of problems can arise from repairs. I am in good health, other than severe dilated cardiomyopathy. I excercise regularly, try to eat right, and take my medications as prescribed,and work part-time. My EF is 20-25%. I hoped I would feel better than this after the surgery. Is there any way I can increase my EF. In the morning, I feel pretty good, by afternoon I am ready to crash...daily. Would the time of day I have an echocardiogram have an effect on the results. What kinds of things affect echos good or bad? Thanks
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Mitral Valve Repair and Echocardiograms. ernie argyros 4/19/1999
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Re: Mitral Valve Repair and Echocardiograms. CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 4/19/1999
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Mitral Valve Repair and Echocardiograms. Sandi 4/16/1999
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