Medical Stories - Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Georgia's Story

According to the National Institutes of Health, Mitral Valve Regurgitation (MVR) is the most common valvular abnormality worldwide, affecting over 2% of the total population. When Georgia, 59, was told she didn't have long to live, her greatest fear was the time she would miss with her family. But through remarkable advancements in medical devices, her fears are now behind her. Featuring renowned expert: Dr. Jason H. Rogers from the University of California, Davis Medical Center. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and look for Medical Stories on your Public Television station. Check your local PBS listings today! Or visit https://medicalstories.tv/ to learn more about this very popular documentary series. Follow us on Facebook:   / medicalstories.pubtv.pbs   Check us out on Instagram:   / medicalstories_pubtv_pbs   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / @medicalstories   #MedicalStories #MedStoriesTV #hearthealth #mitralvalve Chapters: 0:00 Georgia’s Story 1:55 What Is Mitral Valve Regurgitation? 3:03 Symptoms, Shortness of Breath, & Seeking Care 4:36 Living With Mitral Regurgitation Over Time 6:12 Heart Failure Risk & Limited Treatment Options 7:28 Family Support & Preparing for Goodbye 9:24 Mitral Valve Clip: A Minimally Invasive Option 10:53 Recovery, Improved Quality of Life, & Independence 11:52 Gratitude, Advocacy, & Hope for the Future