I recently was hospitalized with Endocarditis, the offending bacteria being Streptococcus gordii. I also have MVP in the 3+ range. I am currently about 1/4 of the way through 4 weeks of Rocephin IV's. MY TTE showed either a vegetation or a ruptured chorda tendinea on the posterior mitral valve leaflet, and normal left ventricular function.Upon having a TEE, vegetations were observed on the posterior valve leaflet. I am due to follow up with my Cardiologist next week, but this whole episode has me really shaken up. I feel FINE! My discharge summary stated "The patient will likely require a mitral valve replacement." I am definitely getting a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic before submitting to surgery. MY question is, is surgery necessary when I feel the same as before the Endocarditis? There is no going back with a decision like this. Thanks
Steve