Mitral Valve Prolapse: Will I Need Heart Surgery?

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Given the unique progression of mitral regurgitation (a leaking heart valve), newly diagnosed patients with mitral valve prolapse are often confused about the likelihood and probability they may need cardiac surgery in the future.

For example, Wolfgang just asked the HeartValveSurgey.com team, "I'm 25 years old with 0-1 mitral regurgitation (on a scale from 0 to 4). I'm afraid that this form of heart valve disease can progress. Do most patients with mitral valve prolapse and mild regurgitation eventually need a mitral valve repair or replacement?"

To answer Wolfgang's question and learn whether-or-not patients diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse may need surgery, we interviewed Dr. Marc Gerdisch, the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch is a mitral valve expert who has performed over 6,000 cardiac procedures and more than 4,000 heart valve operations.

In his response, Dr. Gerdisch also addresses the progression of mitral valve disease including the different types of mitral regurgitation including trace, mild, moderate and severe.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerdisch, please call (317) 682-0089 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s....