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Bob Uecker Requires Heart Valve Re-Operation Due To Infection

By Adam Pick on October 19, 2010

Considering our recent discussion about heart valve re-operations, often referred to as "Re-Dos", I wanted to wish Bob Uecker a very successful surgery today. If you didn't know, Bob Uecker -- who was anointed "Mr. Baseball" by Johnny Carson -- will undergo his second heart valve surgery during the past six months.

Bob Uecker - Heart Valve Surgery Patient

According to reports, a pseudoaneurysm (a tear) happened where his heart valve replacement is located. According to his medical team, it's believed a skin-related staph infection entered his bloodstream and got into his surgical repair site.

"I'm approaching this with the same optimism that I had the first time," said Uecker. "I appreciate all of the kind thoughts and well wishes from Brewers fans and everyone who has reached out to me."

Keep on tickin' Bob!
Adam

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Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

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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