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Up Through the Groin to Fix a Leaky Heart Valve

Take Control of Your Health | Heart Health |

After three heart attacks, open heart surgery was not an option. But Jim shares how doctors saved his life with a new procedure for heart valve repair.


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Not as Big of Deal as I Thought

Bill explains how heart surgery to repair his faulty valve was an easier experience that he thought it would be, due to amazing technology.

More Energy Than Before

Charlotte’s heart valve replacement gave her more energy than she had before, but at age 90 she is slowing down and able to do less.

Up and Walking Hours After Heart Surgery

While Dennis was initially concerned about trying a new treatment, he chose to have trans valve replacement surgery over open heart surgery, because he learned the recovery process was much faster and easier.

I Could Have Easily Ignored My Symptoms

Jacqueline says she could have easily dismissed her symptoms, but she was glad she did not, when her doctor discovered a very serious problem.


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