Julie's Profile

At the end of May I went for a routine physical my doctor suspected a murmur . I then had an ECG and an Echocardiogram. I saw a wonderful cardiologist (who I am now under his care long-term ) he told me I had a mitral valve leak and explained what was happening with the valve and that I would need surgery. He also said he knew an amazing heart surgeon who specializes in mitral valve repair. I was referred urgently. June 30 th I had my first test an Angiogram and the journey began test after test ..then I met with Dr Burns and he thoroughly explained everything to me he discussed the procedure and the risks and the outcome of doing the surgery. He was extremely reassuring and I had no doubts. The day of surgery came and as I walked into the operating room he was there waiting and I wasn't afraid. I had faith in the team ready to do their magic . The surgery went perfectly and Dr Burns was very happy with the repair . I can't thank him enough and from being diagnosed in June and surgery completed in July I feel very lucky.