My heart murmur was caught at a regular checkup, the MVP was tracked, and the repair operation was about a year later. I had no symptoms until just before my operation
- Location
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Boston metro area
- Surgery
- Mitral valve repair, June 2, 2010, 38mm annuloplasty band, Dr. Prem Shekar, Brigham & Womens Hospital
- Medications
- Toprol 25mg
- Occupation
- Economist
- Referral
- Web search
MV repair (mini sternotomy) , June 2, 2010, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dr. Shekar.
Focusing on the positives that will result from the surgery can help reduce the stress from the days leading up to the surgery and help you get over any bumps in the road.