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Has Anyone Had Aorta Or Mitral Valve Repair And/or Replacement?
I had an echo and was told I have two leaky valves. I would like to hear your stories if you went through repair or replacement.
i had cardio rehab after procedure .gailreid .took a few months before i could because my surgery went so bad . only went 3 times . not because it was bad rehab was great . my ex stopped taking me so… read more
Why Would A Mitral Valve Not Be Replaced When The Aortic Valve Can Be?
Hmmm.had both
I Have Been Diagnosed With Severe Aortic Stenosis. The Cardiac Surgeon At Beth Israel In NJ Said That I Need Open Heart Surgery. Does Anyon
I’m being worked up for the TARV proceedure 😏😏😏
Medical Monday On Sunday Eve. Surgeon Roundtable: The Interaction And Treatment Of Aortic Valves And Aortic Aneurysms
The Interaction and Treatment of Aortic Valves and Aortic Aneurysms
Aortic valve disease and aortic aneurysms often coexist, creating a complex clinical scenario that requires careful management. The interaction between these two conditions can complicate the surgical approach, as treating the aneurysm without compromising the function of the aortic valve is crucial. In this special "Surgeon Roundtable" video, Dr. Eric Roselli, Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Xiaoying Lou, Cardiac… read more
I Have Tricuspid Valve Disease And It Is Now Rated Severe.I Am Currently Not A Candidate For A Noninvasive Procedure With A Cannula.Others?
Severe tricuspid valve disease with misshapen leaflets. No treatment available. Others?
For severe tricuspid valve disease, heart valve surgery might be an option. This surgery aims to repair or replace the damaged valve. Here are some key points:
- Heart Valve Surgery: This can involve… read more
The Future Looks Bright For Improved Survival Odds For Newborns With Heart Valve Defects.
This is an interesting article that I wanted to share with you all. The future looks promising for children born with heart valve defects. That day remains years away but has moved considerably closer to reality now that scientists have compiled an advanced “atlas” of human heart valve formation to guide future research. It is exciting new research and worth the read. Thanks to Adam Pick for sharing this month's Heart Valve Surgery Newsletter.
https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/new...
I know it is a way off in the future but, amazingly, they have come this far. If valves could grow with kids as they grow that would sure cut down on the amount of surgeries needed throughout their… read more
Repeat Open Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
Has anyone had a redo sternotomy to replace a calcified mitral valve?
This is because they can't replace a mitral valve through a TAVR procedure in the USA yet. There are clinical trials ongoing, but they are very selective on picking the right candidates. Asking as Iam facing this situation (open heart again) and am told that it is high risk, ie. 80 % sucess rate average. Your comments please. Thank you.
What Is The The Timespan Of An Artificial Heartvalve?
I received an artificial mitral heartvalve (st jude synthetic) in 2005 and are presently experiencing nightsweat and palpatations.
Artificial heart valves typically last between 8 to 20 years. However, you may require additional heart valve surgery in the future to repair or replace the new valve.
How Durable Are Biological Heart Valve Replacements?
This week's Medical Monday video is about heart valves. This information has been requested by a site member. She has asked for information on heart valve durability, calcification, and stroke risk as well as how stroke risk is prevented during surgery. Today we start with information on heart valve durability. This video is presented by Adam Pick of www.heart-valve-surgery.com and the doctor he is speaking with is Dr. Ibrahim Sultan, Surgical Director of the Heart Valve Center at the… read more
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Thanks so much for posting this! The more info we have the better decisions we can make. Hugs🤗
What Treatments Do People With Severe Tricuspid Valve Have? Cleveland Clinic Doctors Say There Is Nothing They Can Do For Me❤️🩹
Caryn, Just saw this today, re: new tricuspid treatment. Thank you for posting this!
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