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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

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Jeff V. posted an update

2 months ago (April 28, 2026)

Day one of tests at the Cleveland Clinic is done. Day 2 begins in an hour. Surgery is scheduled for Wed., 4/29p. I am meeting the surgeon this afternoon to lock in on the scope and plan. It is a whirlwind!

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Rose Madura

Godspeed.

Robert Miller

I hope you met the surgeon a good amount of time (days/weeks) before. And I hope you met with other surgeons. Considering tests are done over 2 days rather than within hours, it can't be that urgent. If you have OHS, there are things to prepare that make recovery easier.... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery 🙏❤️

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

Godspeed.

Valerie Allen

A whirlwind, but a very organized one at Cleveland Clinic. Gave me much confidence. Best wishes!

Geoff Curtis

Thinking about you! I had my aortic valve replacement there Oct 2024. They are great and efficient.

Jeff V. posted an update

3 months ago (March 28, 2026)

It's been a while since I've visited/posted on HVS.com! I had a mitral valve repair (MVP) via full sternotomy in 2014 by Dr. Gosta Pettersson at the Cleveland Clinic. At the time the MV condition was moderate/severe. Secondarily, my bicuspid AV was under evaluation for a possible replacement. In the... Read more.

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J Alexander Lassally

Hi Jeff - nice to meet you. I really appreciate your words. Similar timing for me with first surgery at 50. I, too, dread the idea of another one - but know it is always possible. Agree that the first time was filled with dark fears - and knowing what... Read more.

Jeff V.

Thanks, JAlexander. My MV repair is still good. I had an annuloplasty ring installed and chordoplasty. The regurge went from severe to trivial post surgery and has been consistently "mild" with no dilation. Great repair. Time for an AV tune up. If SAVR happens, it will be on 4/29.

Rose Madura

You have lots to consider. I wish you well. God bless you.

Markos Barrios

I identify myself with you when you say: " I can tell you, my imagination ran off to some dark places prior to the first surgery", I am in that phase of my journey. Working on my faith, optimism and living my present moment.

Jeff V.

Hey Markos, When is your procedure? I'm doing all prep tests 4/27-28 and surgery tentatively on 4/29 at CC.

Markos Barrios

So close ! I am waiting for the surgeon to tell me the date, I hope this week I get the notice. I'll be traveling from outside the US. Please update me of your experience.

Jeff V.

I am in Cleveland now. Spent today at the Clinic for 7 appointments. Tomorrow I will have 4 appointments with the last meeting being with the surgeon to discuss the plan. Surgery is set for Apr29. Where is your surgery? I would suggest that you read my early journals from... Read more.

Jeff V.

Day one of tests at the Cleveland Clinic. Day two begins soon and surgery scheduled tmrw, 4/29.

Markos Barrios

I hope it will be in may at Mount Sinai in NYC, I will read you journals back to 2014. 11 appointments!! That's a lot of meetings. Thanks for sharing your experience to all of us who are challenged by this Heart Valves issues... I will be thinking and praying... Read more.