Jim Kelly, 56, was in perfect health until he started experiencing blurry vision.  After a routine physical, Jim was diagnosed with ocular migraines and… a severely leaking mitral valve.  Shortly thereafter, Jim underwent a successful mitral valve repair procedure.  Watch Jim’s story to learn about his pursuit of a healthy mitral valve!

Patient Story #2
Linda Kincaid Needed
Mitral Valve Help!

"I was tired all the time because of my mitral valve disease," shared Linda Kincaid, “My symptoms worsened and I started having heart palpitations.  Then, I saw Dr. Gerdisch and everything got better."  Watch Linda's success story video below to learn more.

After two failed mitral valve operations, Paul Powers did not have much hope.  He was always fatigued and short of breath.  Then, Paul learned about a new transcatheter procedure known as a “Valve-in-Valve” operation.  This revolutionary new procedure does not require open heart surgery.  Watch this video to see Paul describe this “low impact” operation.

A result of severe mitral regurgitation, Charlotte Cummings could no longer go on walks in her hometown.  She was short of breath and always tired. Then, Charlotte learned about the MitraClip.  For select patients, this new minimally invasive procedure requires no open heart surgery and no heart-lung machine.  Now, Charlotte is walking again and feeling great.  Go Charlotte! Go!

Patient Story #5:
Clarissa Alaimo Got
Mitral Valve and AFib Help

Clarissa Alaimo, 53, suffered from several cardiac issues including mitral valve disease, tricuspid valve disease, and atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm).  Clarissa was always exhausted and could not even walk to her car.  In this video, see how Clarissa’s life changed after she got mitral valve help from a top cardiac center!