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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
Thank you for great information
In this video, Dr. Michael Deeb, Inaugural Herbert Sloan Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Health, explains how TAVR works, which patients qualify for TAVR, what patients experience during TAVR, and the durability of this minimally-invasive procedure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoNvTS7_tg&...
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member You are most welcome. I found the video to be a really good one if I am pleased that you had the procedure and I hope you are feeling better for it! . Hugsπ€
Kathleen I am praying the nerve pain will go away. They had trouble closing the artery they put the catheter through?
God said not yet π
Edwards Scientific is one fantastic Company .
I have a Aortic Valve replacement from them it's a BovineCow
I don't know have to ask your Cardiac surgeon
