@karukgirl My dr is starting me on myqorzo first since they want me to try meds (per nurse ) before going on to surgery. my mitral valve is supposed to be a moderate regurg and I think no SAM. I'll see how it goes. I also get fatigue/weakness and low blood pressure (occassionally?) and shortness of breath after eating if I am exerting too much. Takes almost 2 hours for that to settle down. I am 72 and quite healthy enough for the surgery.

@karukgirl - does open heart surgery (of various kinds) treat only symptoms? or more? Thanks! Joyce