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Mitral Valve Replacement | Heart Surgery in Nigeria Ep6 2026
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She was breathless.
Tired.
Unable to live the life she once did.
What she did not know was that a failing mitral valve was slowly putting her heart under strain — until she was told she needed open heart surgery.
In this episode of Doctors on Air, we discuss Mitral Valve Replacement and the reality of undergoing heart surgery in Nigeria — not just from the clinical perspective, but through the powerful testimony of a survivor who shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery.
Many people living with heart valve disease struggle silently with breathlessness, fatigue, swelling, or repeated hospital admissions — often unaware that treatment is possible.
This episode is especially powerful because a survivor shares her personal experience — from diagnosis to surgery and recovery. Her story brings clarity, courage, and hope to what can often feel like an overwhelming journey.
In this conversation, we break down:
• What the mitral valve does and why it fails
• Common symptoms of mitral valve disease
• When surgery becomes necessary
• What mitral valve replacement involves
• What recovery looks like
• The growing success of heart surgery in Nigeria
This episode is about more than a procedure. It is about early diagnosis, surgical excellence, and the confidence to seek care locally. Heart disease is treatable. Delaying care is what makes it dangerous. If you or a loved one has been told you have a heart murmur, valve disease, or worsening breathlessness — this conversation is for you.
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