Mended Hearts Open Forum

I was thought to need a mitral valve replacement in 2011, when I was 69. Once they got in there, they decided a repair would work. (They also threw in a by-pass.) It's been 12 years and I feel great and am fully active (for a guy with a bad heart). I ...

I would get second opinions plus send a copy of your most recent echo to the surgeons on your short list. Once you gather all the information and get informed opinions you will be in a better position to decide on surgery. Hope this helps. -Terry ...

Thank you Marv, I am not one who is good about waiting around. Since I found out I have a leaky valve, I have been researching and setting up consultations with surgeons in the Boston area. If they advise me to move ahead, I definitely will..

I had been a jogger for 20+ years when I was diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve. I went to a cardiologist and settled on a plan to just keeping doing my jogging and do regular monitoring of the valve. About 10 years later, I was doing a task with ...

Hi everyone, I am glad to have come across this organization as I am in need of support. I am 64 years old, exercise regularly, and in very good health other than my heart problem. I found out at a routine physical in May of 2023 that I had a "heart ...