Tim, Welcome to our community! I think many patients here can relate to your story. Thanks for sharing. If there is anything I can do to help, please let ...Read more
Tim, Welcome to our community! I think many patients here can relate to your story. Thanks for sharing. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Quick question: You mention that you're on the path to mitral valve replacement. I noticed you have mitral regurgitation. Is your valve not repair-able? Adam (patient & website founder)
Tim Ellershaw Hi Adam,
Even back at the first echo the consultant only ever talked about replacement. One of the d ... Read more
Tim Ellershaw Hi Adam,
Even back at the first echo the consultant only ever talked about replacement. One of the drawbacks of the UK's NHS is you get very little time to talk to the Medics, so it was never discussed. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I finally met the surgeon ( Mr Ramesh Patel at University Hospital , Coventry ) that the suggestion of repair was raised.
From talking to some of his staff, he is a repair specialist, and this will be his first choice.
Tim.
Tim Ellershaw Hi Adam,
Even back at the first echo the consultant only ever talked about replacement. One of the d ... Read more
Tim Ellershaw Hi Adam,
Even back at the first echo the consultant only ever talked about replacement. One of the drawbacks of the UK's NHS is you get very little time to talk to the Medics, so it was never discussed. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I finally met the surgeon ( Mr Ramesh Patel at University Hospital , Coventry ) that the suggestion of repair was raised.
From talking to some of his staff, he is a repair specialist, and this will be his first choice.
Hi Tim, Welcome!!! And, thanks for becoming the newest member of our community!!! I hope the educational information and caring people at this website can ...Read more
Hi Tim, Welcome!!! And, thanks for becoming the newest member of our community!!! I hope the educational information and caring people at this website can help you along your journey to a healthy heart. Keep on tickin! Adam (patient & website founder)