Mended Hearts Open Forum

I had my MVR at Cleveland clinic. Mayo and others do these as well. it doesn't need to be robotic but there are some nice advantages since its less invasive. Robotic is more commonly done now than when I had mine done. In general, you will want to ...

Thanks for all your info Ed, much appreciated. Where did you have robotic surgery done?

I had severe regurgitation when I was 62 and had my mitral valve repaired several months later at 63. I was in heart failure due to the severe regurgitation. That was 11-years ago and I've been doing just fine and still am very active with exercise ...

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 ...