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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Mitral Valve Surgery Patients
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Mitral Valve Surgery Patients
by Gary__0, Oct 23, 1998 12:00AM
I am scheduled for mitral valve repair surgery, and have received opinions
on "minimum invasive" and "open sternum" procedures. I am leaning towards
"minimum invasive" for the obvious reasons, and would like to have some
patient referneces if possible. Can you please let me know if I could
talk to someone who has this procedure performed?
Thank You
Gary
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD APS, Oct 23, 1998 12:00AM
Dear Gary,
I will adk the cardiothoracic surgery team if there are any patients who would be
willing to talk regarding their experience with minimally invasive surgery,
however this seems a question more appropriate for a chat room, no? This forum
is a medical informational forum and not one where we supply names nor information
on our patients personal matters. Good Luck.
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