Mattress Mack to Undergo Open-Heart Surgery for Leaky Mitral Valve

The 73-year-old Houston furniture mogul and philanthropist announced the procedure following recent health challenges, including cellulitis.

Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale revealed he will have a four-hour open-heart surgery on December 10 to address a leaking mitral valve.
The surgery will take place at Houston Methodist Hospital, with McIngvale expected to stay in the hospital for about a week post-operation and recover at home for two to three weeks.
A leaky mitral valve, if untreated, can lead to irregular heart rhythms or heart failure, according to medical experts.
This announcement follows McIngvale's hospitalization earlier this year for cellulitis, a severe skin infection that temporarily impacted his cognitive abilities.
Despite his health challenges, McIngvale has maintained his entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging supporters to pray for him and consider purchasing furniture from his store.