Esther’s Mitral Valve Repair Video – 88 And ‘No Regrets’

September 16th, 2008

For me, there is nothing better than patient inspiration.

That said, I am a lucky person. Ever since I had my aortic valve replacement and started this website, my inbox has been overflowing with inspirational thoughts from all different types of people from all over the world.

Recently, I learned of Esther Robinson’s inspirational story. At 88-years old, Esther recently had mitral valve repair due to mitral valve prolapse / leaking heart valve symptoms. Her cardiac surgeon Doctor Peter Birnbaum at Fresno Heart & Surgical Center. MedWatch did a great job documenting Esther’s mitral valve repair (pre- and post-operative) on video. That said, I thought you might like to see her mitral valve repair video.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Even though I don’t personally know Esther her positive nature is contagious.

Keep on tickin’ Esther!

About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.