I had my Ross procedure in June, a month ago. I experienced complications about five days after being discharged, which turned out to be a stomach ulcer caused by medication. This required another five-day hospital stay. At 31 years old, I expected to return to normal life quickly, but it seems it will take some more time. I'm currently at home and feeling better day by day. However, I still experience palpitations occasionally, even after 40 days. Hopefully, they will go away soon.
Had the Ross Procedure done on September 1 and due to complications the surgery took longer than expected and I was in the hospital for 5 weeks, of which 4 of those weeks I was in ICU. Within 5 weeks after I got out, I was back on my feet without the aid of a walker or cane. No, I did not get rehab (therapy) after my release. I progressed at my own pace.
Thank you for your comment!. Can you please share what your complication was and what caused it? I'm looking into the Ross and would like more information. Thank you!
Great video! Ross procedure looks like a great option for someone as it last longer. Sounds like around 20 years. One thing that I do not think was addressed is the second Ross procedure. It does not sound like he accounted for that in his comparisons which is fine for someone that only needs a valve for 20 years but for those that need it longer you need a second Ross. This is a more risky second surgery as Arnold found out as you need to replace both valves and doing TAVR and replacing pulmonary valve is not as well established.
Hi Lee, Great to hear you enjoyed the video about the Ross Procedure with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy at Mount Sinai Hospital!!! For those out there curious to learn more about Arnold Schwarzenneger's history with heart valve surgery, please click www.heart-valve-surgery.com/arnold-schwarzenegger.php.
Nice discussion but not a word about the implanted new pulmonary valve. While one might ignore this issue given the long term surgical statistical outcomes, it would be useful to better understand what was implanted and the consequences of that new valve.
First, how easy would it be to get a copy of the report that Dr. el-Hamamsy made reference to in this video? If I am going to have surgery in regards to the AVR, I might be able to let the attending surgeon read up on this info. Second, why complicate the surgery by moving the pulmonary valve over and using donor valve in place of the pulmonary when and if the donor valve can go straight into the aortic position. This 2nd question would make an interesting topic for further study.
If you go into the education area a discussion with Dr Stelzer and Dr El Hammamsey goes into detail. Dr El Hammamsey was one of my surgeons and I was hoping I would have a Ross Procedure. I think I was considered too old at 68. I was disappointed but I trust their decision. My surgery was very complex and they did a wonderful job repairing the damage from a less than stellar 1st Aortic Valve Replacement.
Donor valve will not last long especially at aortic position with high pressure blood flow and also the immunity will cause narrowing in the valve by time
Great question and points below. Here is another video about Ross Procedure durability that you may want to discuss with. your surgeon - ua-cam.com/video/4Cdk--J1urQ/v-deo.html.
I live in Saskatchewan canada do docyors her no about the ross procedure i hope so i have to go for surgery i have a aortic anerysem i am 70 years old please send me some advice
You have to take a trip to Toronto General Hospital. Hope someone has already given you this advice. As a Canadian resident you're much better off having your surgery done there
5 years ago I had a aortic valve replacement and I am using a tissue valve. When time comes that my tissue valve need replacement, can I have that Ross Procedure?
Excellent question, good luck in getting an answer. I wish there was a site you could ask questions and get answers on heart valves. It is hard to find on the net.
Upper age limit (range) ? Anti Rejection meds needed b/c implanted pulmonary valve? Need to keep b/p down for how long after procedure for newly relocated valve to adjust to higher pressures.
Hi David, The oldest patient that we know to have received the Ross Procedure was 76 years old. That doesn't mean there are other, older Ross Procedure patients. That is simply the oldest that we are aware of. Typically, the procedure is used for patients that are around 50 or younger. Here's a great video that might help you learn more - ua-cam.com/video/YUXt7h0a5z4/v-deo.html.
@@ogleperson well it ended up not being the ros procedure because they found out they can just do synthetic valving when they saw I had enough flesh , so it went pretty well
I had my Ross procedure in June, a month ago. I experienced complications about five days after being discharged, which turned out to be a stomach ulcer caused by medication. This required another five-day hospital stay. At 31 years old, I expected to return to normal life quickly, but it seems it will take some more time. I'm currently at home and feeling better day by day. However, I still experience palpitations occasionally, even after 40 days. Hopefully, they will go away soon.
Thanks for sharing! Are you feeling better now?
I had a Ross Procedure. Yes, it took a few months for me to feel "normal" again. Do not rush. There's no need to. Take it day by day.
Had the Ross Procedure done on September 1 and due to complications the surgery took longer than expected and I was in the hospital for 5 weeks, of which 4 of those weeks I was in ICU. Within 5 weeks after I got out, I was back on my feet without the aid of a walker or cane. No, I did not get rehab (therapy) after my release. I progressed at my own pace.
Gary, Our thoughts are with you!
Thank you for your comment!. Can you please share what your complication was and what caused it? I'm looking into the Ross and would like more information. Thank you!
@@Paul-js6iw The complications was due to pneumonia that I did not know I had.
@@garyjene9146 Thank you!
@@garyjene9146 If you never had pneumonia, what is the normal recovery time?
Great video! Ross procedure looks like a great option for someone as it last longer. Sounds like around 20 years. One thing that I do not think was addressed is the second Ross procedure. It does not sound like he accounted for that in his comparisons which is fine for someone that only needs a valve for 20 years but for those that need it longer you need a second Ross. This is a more risky second surgery as Arnold found out as you need to replace both valves and doing TAVR and replacing pulmonary valve is not as well established.
Hi Lee, Great to hear you enjoyed the video about the Ross Procedure with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy at Mount Sinai Hospital!!! For those out there curious to learn more about Arnold Schwarzenneger's history with heart valve surgery, please click www.heart-valve-surgery.com/arnold-schwarzenegger.php.
What is Ross procedure it like a surgery?
Nice discussion but not a word about the implanted new pulmonary valve. While one might ignore this issue given the long term surgical statistical outcomes, it would be useful to better understand what was implanted and the consequences of that new valve.
Thanks for the feedback about the pulmonary valve. We will consider this as we prepare and build-out our educational content schedule. Again, thanks!
First, how easy would it be to get a copy of the report that Dr. el-Hamamsy made reference to in this video? If I am going to have surgery in regards to the AVR, I might be able to let the attending surgeon read up on this info. Second, why complicate the surgery by moving the pulmonary valve over and using donor valve in place of the pulmonary when and if the donor valve can go straight into the aortic position. This 2nd question would make an interesting topic for further study.
If you go into the education area a discussion with Dr Stelzer and Dr El Hammamsey goes into detail.
Dr El Hammamsey was one of my surgeons and I was hoping I would have a Ross Procedure. I think I was considered too old at 68. I was disappointed but I trust their decision. My surgery was very complex and they did a wonderful job repairing the damage from a less than stellar 1st Aortic Valve Replacement.
Donor valve will not last long especially at aortic position with high pressure blood flow and also the immunity will cause narrowing in the valve by time
Great question and points below. Here is another video about Ross Procedure durability that you may want to discuss with. your surgeon - ua-cam.com/video/4Cdk--J1urQ/v-deo.html.
Can you lift weights once your sternum is healed say 1 year after the procedure?
That should not be a problem one-year after a Ross Procedure. But, we encourage you to discuss with your medical team.
I live in Saskatchewan canada do docyors her no about the ross procedure i hope so i have to go for surgery i have a aortic anerysem i am 70 years old please send me some advice
I don't think you will get a Ross Procedure with 70 years. Would recommend Ozaki procedure instead. Or biological valve.
You have to take a trip to Toronto General Hospital. Hope someone has already given you this advice. As a Canadian resident you're much better off having your surgery done there
We would encourage you to discuss this with a Ross Procedure expert.
5 years ago I had a aortic valve replacement and I am using a tissue valve. When time comes that my tissue valve need replacement, can I have that Ross Procedure?
Excellent question, good luck in getting an answer. I wish there was a site you could ask questions and get answers on heart valves. It is hard to find on the net.
I am not sure why you wouldn't be able to since your native pulmonary valve is still intact.
Yes, that is possible. Would consider you to discuss with an expert Ross Procedure surgeon.
Which one is good between mechanical valve and Ross producers
Determining which valve replacement approach is best for you can take some good discussion between you and your medical team.
Upper age limit (range) ?
Anti Rejection meds needed b/c implanted pulmonary valve?
Need to keep b/p down for how long after procedure for newly relocated valve to adjust to higher pressures.
Hi David, The oldest patient that we know to have received the Ross Procedure was 76 years old. That doesn't mean there are other, older Ross Procedure patients. That is simply the oldest that we are aware of. Typically, the procedure is used for patients that are around 50 or younger. Here's a great video that might help you learn more - ua-cam.com/video/YUXt7h0a5z4/v-deo.html.
Fascinating!
We agree!
Cant believe im getting this tommorow
How did it go?
@@ogleperson well it ended up not being the ros procedure because they found out they can just do synthetic valving when they saw I had enough flesh , so it went pretty well
Thoughts are with you! We hope the procedure went great!
@@HeartValveSurgery it did, I recovered in 3 days
@@itscoolgame2 Fantastic!
Is endvascular the same as ross
No, endovascular is not the same as a Ross Procedure.