Mary Ann

I discovered this summer that I had several problems related to my heart, most urgent being stenosis and prolapse of the mitral valve. I have no recollection of rheumatic fever, but the damage is similar to that. I was pretty much into CHF when diagnosed, and backed off with medication. However, it has been made clear to me since August that surgery is imperative. My daughter graduates from college on Saturday, December 16, and I check into St. Luke's in Houston on Monday, December 18 for the surgery. My cardiologists are Dr. Small and Dr. Hogan, and my surgeon is Dr. Ott.