Mitral Valve Surgery Patients

  I am scheduled for mitral valve repair surgery, and have received opinions
  on "minimum invasive" and "open sternum" procedures. I am leaning towards
  "minimum invasive" for the obvious reasons, and would like to have some
  patient referneces if possible. Can you please let me know if I could
  talk to someone who has this procedure performed?
  Thank You
  Gary

[CCF CARDIO MD APS]

Dear Gary,
I will adk the cardiothoracic surgery team if there are any patients who would be
willing to talk regarding their experience with minimally invasive surgery,
however this seems a question more appropriate for a chat room, no?  This forum
is a medical informational forum and not one where we supply names nor information
on our patients personal matters.  Good Luck.
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