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Mitral Valve Sisters Connect in Texas!

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: January 29, 2026

Seeing the support in our online community among heart valve disease patients is downright inspiring. In particular, I love when patients meet at our website and then connect in-person.

Kathy Blank and Candy Wilson

This time... Kathy Blank and Candy Wilson, who are both mitral valve patients of Dr. Robert Smith, connected in Texas.

Dr. Robert Smith

So you know, Kathy had a successful mitral valve repair with Dr. Smith in 2017. Cathy is preparing for a mitral valve surgery with Dr. Smith on February 26.

Kathy's support of Candy could not have come at a better time. In a recent post, Candy shared, "I'm afraid but endeavoring to stay positive and fully trust God with my life and the outcome of my surgery. I am grateful for the support of family, friends and for an amazing group like this one!"

Thanks Kathy, Candy, Dr. Smith and Baylor Scott & White Health

Many thanks to Candy and Kathy for sharing this wonderful story. Also, a big "Thank You!" goes to Dr. Smith and his team at Baylor Scott & White Health for taking such great care of patients from the HeartValveSurgery.com community!

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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