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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 6, 2014

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Jayne Martinko posted an update
8 years ago (August 23, 2017)
Hey Heart Nation - need the prayer warriors yet again. 2 1/2 years ago this site help me thru discovery, OHS and recovery. Could not have done it without my beautiful husband and the members of this community. Today my friend Katie's husband is undergoing OHS....although he did not have... Read more.
Best wishes to John. I hope is surgery went well, and his recovery will be uneventful.
Jayne Martinko posted an update
11 years ago (April 21, 2015)
Last October, I had open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve. Unfortunately, my most recent echo shows that I still am experiencing severe regurgitation. It has been suggested that I consider a mitral clip as my next step. Does anyone have experience with or words of wisdom regarding this... Read more.
That's very unusual to have a repair fail so quickly. I've read that 95% of all MV repairs show no leakage after 10 years. I'm wondering if you had Rhumatic Fever as Rhumatic valves have a higher tendency to fail and they are normally replaced. I will eventually be going... Read more.
I don't think that the Abbott clip is approved for use in the U.S. yet, but you could probably register to participate in a trial. That being said, it sounds like something went horribly wrong with your procedure.
Barry, you are correct. The procedure done on the Cumberland man is brand new and the valve used is made by a local company. The MitraClip is entirely different and not designed for otherwise healthy patients.
Jayne, I'm so sorry you're having this problem again. Praying that the doctors will figure out the best thing to do. Best wishes!
So sorry to hear this news. The most important thing you can do now is go to a heart centers/featured surgeons, many of which are listed to the right. I say this because if you are being told you are a candidate by a doctor for the Mitral Clip, run.... Read more.
while the odds are that a repair is the way to go if possible, the 5% that don't do the job is significant if you fall in that category for sure. We look to the experts to make recommendations, and hope odds are in our favor. But just like anything,... Read more.
Jayne Martinko posted an update
11 years ago (October 21, 2014)
Every morning, I get up take my 11 week old bulldog out, pour myself a cup of coffee and catch up on this website. Today was very different. My name is listed on the upcoming surgeries board! Can't believe how quickly this month has flown by. From diagnosis to surgery... Read more.
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Having a positive outlook and anticipation is important going into surgery. I tried to relax with my family, enjoy the creation around me and practice the meditation and imagery techniques prior to surgery.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Praise God ! And God Bless You!
Wishing you a complete and rapid recovery. Be patient with yourself, celebrate the baby steps of progress as those come more frequently than big ones in my experience, get enough healing rest and walk! I started with strolls around the house, taking the long way to the bathroom, then moved... Read more.
Jayne, Praying for you this week as your surgery date approaches. May God keep you close and give you peace. Joan
Jayne - Great, big, healthy wishes and prayers are with you today!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
sending you all my best thoughts and prayers! may you, your family and your whole medical team be guided, protected and blessed ! ~