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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Kenneth Southard posted an update

3 years ago (March 7, 2023)

I had a Mitral valve repair last year. Ironically, it appears that my mom was just diagnosed with Mitral Regurgitation. She is 85, very active and in otherwise excellent health (most people look at her and think she is 70). She wants either a repair or replacement vs. a Mitra... Read more.

Rose Madura

Hi Kenneth. Wow. An active 85 year old mother. I have no idea as to your question but would recommend talking to the cardiologist and surgeon to see what their advice would be. May so some research online as well. There are articles Ion this site. So a search on... Read more.

Tom Everson

Hi. I BELIEVE ROSE is spot on , the cardiologist/ surgeon opinion is what you need to start with. I also believe original equipment usually is better but a lot of surgeons do not have the expertise for a repair. Ask about their experience and also why they suggest their... Read more.

Klara ÄœiäIä‡

Kenneth, your mum is very lucky women having lived that long. Repair is always a first option so it depends on the state in which her valve is. If repair is very likely, and the surgeon is experienced, I believe they will try. But if she is too fragile for... Read more.

Kenneth Southard posted an update

3 years ago (November 27, 2022)

About a month before my mitral valve repair surgery, I had a finding on a stress echo of "global hypokinesis of the left ventricle" under exercise. My cardiologist thought that it more than likely meant that my heart muscle was not getting enough blood and that I may need a... Read more.