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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
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
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🤗
I Am A Candidate For TAVR To Address Severe Aortic Stenosis. Has Anyone Had This Procedure And If So How Are You Doing? Thank You
Severe Mitral Valve Prolapses. Open Heart Surgery Or Less Evasive Procedure?
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.
Has Anyone Had Valve Replacement? Doctors Said I Am Getting Close. I See Him Again In 6 Months.
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
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.
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
Having Open Heart March 19th. Would Like To Hear From Other People Who Have Had OHS How There Expeience Was With That Surgery.
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!
Mitral Valve Leak
Anyone been offered alternatives to valve replacement and was it successful
no, I was told I would need valve replacement because I only have 2 leaflets and not 3. So I have heavy leakage. Just found this out at 48 years old and it's been this way all my life and I never knew… read more
