Annette's Heart Valve Journal

Moderate to Severe Leakage.

Physicians differ as to when 2nd valve surgery is needed. Surgeon says it's necessary by Dec., 2013 but 2 cardiologists want to watch me to see.
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1. What are pros and cons of each type of Mitral Valve open-heart surgery?

2. Who can recommend a great GHI participating
surgeon in New York specializing in Valve Open-Heart Surgery?

3. Curious - After six months, I was told I need a second valve open-heart surgery. Who has had a similar experience and how did you cope?