I am scheduled for (Hopefully) Mitral Valve repair surgery in September to repair both the posterior and anterior leaflets. There is some risk that a repair cannot be accomplished and a mechanical valve will be inserted. I am a 45 year old male in excellent physical condition otherwise. Questions:
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