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I seem to recall someone else here having some issues, just wanted to check in. I had MVR and Tricuspid repair on May 11 and, ever since, my right thumb and right breast have been numb. Explanations? Am I weird? (Don't answer that!) Thanks -- Selma MVR/Tricuspid repair Mt. Sinai, Dr. David...

Evidently I've had several episodes of v-tach since surgeon the 11th. Any one else been down that road? Thanks -- Selma

I've got mitral valve repair scheduled at Mt. Sinai in New York on May 11th. Anybody else scheduled that week? We can walk the halls together. :D Selma

Hi, Looking to connect with folks who have had surgery at Mt. Sinai in New York. I'm scheduled for May 11 with Dr. Adams and just hoped to touch base with some who have walked the walk before me. Thanks! Selma

Went down to meet with Dr. David Adams and his crew at Mount Sinai in Manhattan. He spent a good hour with us, carefully explaining and illustrating the process of repairing my diseased mitral valve. The man is a wonderful educator (as well as a really nice guy and a surgeon rock-star), and...

I had a cardiac cath about 10 days ago. The cath itself was fine, but I now find I have a little lump in my groin where one of the lines must have been inserted. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks! Selma

This past Friday I had my cath which was easy as pie. I had two great nurses by my side -- funny guys who had me laughing up until the happy juice kicked in -- and who were VERY good at their jobs. Oh yeah, the doc was good, too. The good news for me was they found no blockages and no other...

I'm scheduled for a TEE on Wednesday. I kinda' knew what to expect but went online to read about the procedure and when I got to the part about "You'll be asked to swallow a narrow tube" my heart sank, prolapsed mitral valve and all. I was given to believe this was essentially the same deal as...

Hi, I've been reading up on various "minimally invasive" procedures as part of my self-education. One of our local hospitals claims to be a leading "Heartport" center (evidently, they teach others how to use this system. I presume "Heartport" is some sort of proprietary system of valve repair...

Hi, everyone. I’m Selma, a 60 year old woman with a life-long mitral valve prolapse. You know, the one that “…lots of people have and it’s perfectly benign and well, maybe SOME day you’ll need surgery but don’t worry, you’re fine.” This past Monday, my cardiologist pleasantly informed me that...