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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
Hmmm.had both
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🤗
Mary292, do not worry yourself. I know easier said than done. I have CHF also and had my Aortic valve replaced with a Bovine tissue valve in 2011 at age 52. Likely I will need a re-do before long… read more
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.
Andy 3, while the risk is higher than the first time it is still 80% success. I think you will pull thru with flying colors. Just do yourself a favor and go to one of the best facilities that does… read more
I had open heart, but it was in 05. Things have prob changed since then. My friend is having a tricuspid repair, and they are going in under her arm.
Have a severely leaking Mitral valve and need a single bypass also.
I haven't had surgery but have had 3 stents.
I just wanted to wish you the best and a healthy recovery!
The surgery will be: aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement or repair, a maze procedure with closing the left atrial appendage.
Has anyone done this yet if so what did you choose Mechanical or tissue Or did you have the Ross procedure
I had my tricuspid valve replaced twice, both times I had tissue valves. It took longer to recover with the open heart surgery than the second time via a catheter. I hope things are going well for… read more
When one is diagnosed and told there will be surgery, not if...but when is the question.
I have had my mitral valve repaired 2xs first in 2000 done by open heart and second 2022 they did the mitral clip 3 of them put in. I was left with horrible afib I am going to the Cleveland clinic… read more