Heart Surgery Saved His Life. Now He's Sailing at 79

Heart valve replacement surgery and a pacemaker helped 79-year-old Mike Schmidt get back to the active life he loves. When a leaking heart valve threatened to keep him off the water, Mike turned to the cardiac specialists at Marshfield Clinic for treatment. Today, the Wisconsin sailor and former hospital president is back enjoying time with family and friends on Lake Michigan. See how advanced heart care, determination, and a positive outlook helped Mike return to sailing and stay active at 79.