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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 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
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
Severe aortic stenosis often requires valve replacement surgery. There are two main types of valve replacement surgeries:
1. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
- Procedure: Open heart… 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!
🩺Medical Monday🩺 Leaky Heart Valves Why Do They Matter?
Doctor Sanjay Gupta from York Cardiology discusses leaky heart valves and explains why that matters. If you have a very leaky heart valve there are 2 main reasons to consider an operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXJyX7pBF3Q
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am glad you liked it! It was smart of you to have Hubby look at this. I think all of us can say that we don't look sick so we get treated as if we are not. It is… read more
Severe Mitral Valve Prolapses. Open Heart Surgery Or Less Evasive Procedure?
For severe mitral valve prolapse, the choice between open-heart surgery and a less invasive procedure depends on various factors, including the specific condition of the valve and the patient's… read more
