Mitral valve stenosis and the choice between repair and replacement
A patient with rheumatic mitral stenosis asks about repair versus replacement. The article explains how rheumatic inflammation thickens the valve, how ballooning or splitting the scar tissue can reopen the opening, and why repair avoids open heart surgery and artificial prostheses. It notes replacement carries clot risk and long-term device issues, and favors repair when feasible.
Man Climbs Prison Wall In Missouri Break-In Attempt
Michael Ray Bostick 23 of Lee's Summit climbed about three quarters up the north wall of Missouri State Penitentiary before being halted by guards. He told deputies he had just hopped off a freight train and sought the shortest route into town. He is jailed downtown while authorities consider charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Michael Ray Bostick
Lee's Summit
Bostick
Cole County Sheriffs Deputies
Monroe Residents Injured in Crash
Monroe driver David G. Neu 19 and his passenger David Carter 17 were injured when Neu failed to stop at a stop sign at Linn Road and Cincinnati-Dayton Road. Neu faced a reckless operation charge and both were treated at Middletown Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Linn Road
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
David G. Neu
Old St
Neu
David Carter
East St
Middletown Hospital
Saunders Returns From Regional Councils Conference
City Commissioner James Saunders spoke at the 11th Annual Conference of Regional Councils in San Antonio and served on the nominating committee. He is a past president of ORI and participated in a NARC panel on managing versus policy. Lake Superior is noted as the deepest Great Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Saunders
San Antonio
Saunders
Also Mentioned on This Page
William J. Goldway
Copley News Service
Middletown Journal
Alfy
Wisconsin
Case Wines & Champagnes
Howard Johnson
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Bonanza
S. Breiel Boulevard
E. Second Street
Franklin
Cassano
Spergirl
Batman
Robin
Wonderwoman
Aquaman and
Flash
Pepsi
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi Co., Inc
DC Comics, Inc
Tytus Ave
N. Verity Parkway
Jackson Lane
Middletown
N. Main St
Towne Mall Blvd
Oxford State Road
Trenton