Mitral Valve Video Series: Day 4
Mitral Valve Surgery – From Hospital Bed to Ski Slopes in Just 6 Weeks

Imagine gliding down pristine ski slopes, the wind in your face, just six weeks after heart surgery. Sounds impossible? Not with keyhole mitral valve repair!

Picture this: Mark, a passionate skier, was devastated when he learned he needed mitral valve surgery. The thought of a 12-week recovery from traditional surgery meant missing the entire ski season. Then he discovered keyhole mitral valve repair. Just six weeks post-surgery, Mark was carving up the slopes, feeling stronger than ever.

Here’s the game-changing insight: Keyhole mitral valve repair isn’t just about smaller scars—it’s about reclaiming your life faster. The UK mini-trial has shown that at six weeks, patients who’ve had minimally invasive surgery can do significantly more than those who’ve had traditional breastbone surgery.

Keep an eye out for our next video, where we’ll explore more revolutionary cardiac treatments that could help you get back to doing what you love, sooner than you ever thought possible.

Stay active, stay healthy,

Mr. Birdi
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
BMed Sci (Hon) BM BS FRCS (CTh) MCh