Nice breakdown ...I had mine done last year at age 59. Due to covid crisis and being asymptomatic i put the surgery off for 2 years, now 60 have had great recovery walked 1mile after 1 week and regained ALL strength & flexibility with regular Kettlebell & Functional fitness routine used prior to surgery
Hi, can you recommend me your surgeon? I got a referral to a surgeon, he was taking to about open heart surgery in order to fix my leaky valve and when I asked him about the mitral valve clip procedure, he said that procedure is for older people since I'm only 53, he would only recommend open heart surgery which I'm really scared of the open heart surgery to fix my leaky valve.
Hi Vickie, Great to hear that Dr. Marc Gerdisch and the team at Franciscan Health performed a successful mitral valve repair and AtriClip procedure on you! If you are not familiar with Dr. Gerdisch, you can learn more about him at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
Yep, his patients love Dr. Gerdisch. Here are over 100 reviews for him - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
I had minimally invasive mitral vale repair in 2010. I am well and active now. I had atrial fib after the surgery. Took meds for a year. Then doc took me off meds. Question…is is uncommon to develop a fib after surgery? I didn’t know to expect that. Wouldn’t have changed my mind about the surgery… best decision my cardiologist helped me to make!
Hi, can you recommend me your surgeon? I got a referral to a surgeon, he was taking to about open heart surgery in order to fix my leaky valve and when I asked him about the mitral valve clip procedure, he said that procedure is for older people since I'm only 53, he would only recommend open heart surgery which I'm really scared of the open heart surgery to fix my leaky valve.
Dr Gerdisch did my AV and MV it was ruff because my disorder was caused by radiation therapy from a cancer treatment I had 28 yrs prior, but he got it done and I'm doing great, I don't remember having any pain at all.
Thank you Dr. Gerdisch for sharing your knowledge in such a straight forward and easy to understand way. I will be having this surgery soon and fine the more I know and understand the less anxiety feel! Thank you again
I was diagnosed with placque and regurgitation value disorder Aug. 2024. I am going for a CAT the end of this month and will learn more after that. I do not have a cardiologist at this time but am dealing with a Cardiovascular Center. I just turned 81 and other than shortness of breath at times and some heart palpitations which I have gotten medication and high blood pressure that came out of the blue two years ago but now I'm on medication for as well, this is really scary for me.
Thanks for the video which was very informative. I am looking to get my mitral valve repaired for the 2nd time, if possible. I had 3 Mitra Clips inserted in 2022 which have failed. Now the question is can we repair it again with a better result? I am 87 yrs old.
Hi Rudolph, This is a great question. While we do know that MitraClip explants are happening, we are not aware IF the mitral valve can then be surgically repaired. That said, we will put your question into our educational queue. The next time we connect with a mitral valve expert, we will ask him or her your question. Sound good?
Eventually I'll be needing a MV repair/replacement. Mine is severely calcified with mild/moderate regurgitation. I already had open heart for HOCM and I do not wish to have my chest cracked open again. Too painful and long recovery. I'm hoping they fix mine this way.
@@HeartValveSurgery 43yrs.old pt. I have Moderate/Severe Mitral Valve Stenosis and Mild Regurgitation. Surgeons keep recommending replacement which I don't want to do. I've had valvuloplasty. Is there a possibility of a MV Stenosis repair? I wish stenosis repair is studied more..
I have a leaky valve and I’m terrified, I’m a single father of a 7 year old girl and I’m terrified of dropping dead in front of her, and I can’t leave her she needs me, I’m out of breath constantly and getting palpitations all the time, I live in the UK and the NHS has massive problems right now, I’m on a waiting list, I wish I lived in America and had health insurance, I can’t think to the future as I don’t know what’s gonna come, and I’m terrified for my daughter, I wish I was rich and could get this operation done, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I was once the British champion freestyle wrestler, I’m still relatively fit, ( until I started getting shortness of breath) I’m absolutely shocked that this has happened to me, I consider my self strong and brave, but ever since the symptoms have got far worse I look at my daughter while she’s asleep and feel like I’m gonna cry, I realise I’m not the brave strong guy I always thought
You can help you're health by eating better ,,and do low excersize but regular,, there is a book by Caldwell estylsten from America he is a heart man who tries to help people get healthier and he uses food to help plant strong helps keep the body ,,, free from blockages from callcium it all helps just stay strong for you're little one and stay off sugar,,and seed oils they're deadly and balance you're carbs not to many ,,it all helps you dont want isulin resistance you can get there you just have to get on the list and get there ,,,try meditation for stress and even hypnotherapy to help ,,,,,all the best sent n hugs to you all
I know your fear i recently diognosed with a leaky valve tuesday 6th august 2024 i live in the uk too and to be honest im scared everyday incase something happens to me and im trying to recover from a stroke so this worry is not good for me im waiting to hear from the cardlogist but havent heard anything everyday i wake up and think is this my last day will i ever see the next day i was hopefull last week cause i was recovering with this stroke i was going out doing shopping but now ive had this bad news its knocked me back down its news i didnt need to hear right now
@@vickyburrows308I got diagnosed with mitral valve leak and AFIB which was a shock as I have NO side effects at all. I'm a 5 mile runner daily along with 5 days in the gym a week. I'm told I am Asymptomatic. I am Scheduled for the mitral valve repair and a Maze for AFIB on October 2 2024. I'm extremely worried as I have never been in the hospital prior or sick. They just put me on blood thinners and a beta blocker. I will not need these after the repair. I'm more nervous about the surgery than the effects of the valve!
Great question. The answer is "yes" for aortic valve replacement. There is an advanced procedure known as the Ross Procedure that switches the patient's pulmonary valve for the diseased aortic valve. You can learn about that procedure at this Ross Procedure Webinar video that we recently posted - ua-cam.com/video/zz_QmKMhPDs/v-deo.html. Hope that helps!
I am from India and I want to have a virtual appointment with Dr Gerdisch for my 5 year old neice with VSD and aotic valve regurgitation. Please help me in getting an appointment.
All of these videos by expert surgeons say go to a mitral valve specialist center for repair if possible. It's not something to mess around with a mitral valve that is not as common as other heart valve problems. My cardiologist said it's not complex surgery.
Thank you so much for this information. I have been diagnosed with, severe insufficient mitral secondary to a mitral prolapse of both leaflets. I live in Spain and the cardiologist is saying I can’t have it repaired. My question is if you could give me the name of a cardiologist that specializes in this surgery here in Spain? I’m looking for a second opinion
Hi Esther, Great to hear the information was helpful. Unfortunately, we do not know any cardiologists in Spain! We are so sorry that we can not be of more help!
This is a great video! I wish someone could make The decisions for me , which is best for my age? tissue or mechanical I’m not sure which way to go. I don’t want to have to take medication for the rest of my life if I was to get the mechanical valve. 🙁
Hey there Lovey Pups! Great to hear you enjoyed the video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair surgery with Dr. Gerdisch. Quick question: Do you have regurgitation or stenosis? If you have regurgitation, it might make sense to discuss the advantages of a mitral valve repair with your medical team. Hope that helps!
How hard is would it be for someone from Australia to speak with dr Gerdisch ? I have a prolapsed MV with mild regurgitation and my cardiologist reckons to wait and do nothing.
Hi, I don't think it would be get a remote consult with Dr. Gerdisch. Here is a link with his phone number and contact form - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
i just found out i have minor mitral leaky valve. i am stressed because i dont see my doctor until Dec and i am very health aware. i am 63 what should i do now?
Hi, Here is educational information to help you learn more about rheumatic fever and heart valve disease - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/rheumatic-fever.php. Hope that helps!
Dr. Marc Gerdish , I am a 62 year old female , 9 days post op , mvp minimal invasive surgery. Can you talk Post OP , including what type of scar is expected after this specific procedure along the pain expected. If there is a forum I can join please share the link Thank you
Hi Louis, Here is a video that features Dr. Gerdisch talking about his Rapid Recovery Protocol that you might like to watch - ua-cam.com/video/u_9SCm-A5MI/v-deo.html. Also, here is a patient community that you might like to join - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/. Hope that helps!
Can minimally invasive mitral valve repair be done in someone who has previously had open heart surgery ? I had a quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet 16 years ago but the MR has recurred and is now severe. If a further repair can be done by a minimal invasive technique, I would be interested in this option. Any recomendations in New Zealand where I live ?
Do most heart surgeons use an annuloplasty ring when repairing a mitral valve? Is it possible to repair the mitral valve without using an annuloplasty ring?
Getting heart valve surgery is dependent on the severity of the valve disease. Here is a video about pumphead - ua-cam.com/video/aaEsA6IHMPU/v-deo.html.
Hi Saimathus, Great question. Yes, many heart valve patients go back to the same activities after surgery that they enjoyed prior to surgery. Here are several patient success stories that you might like to review: www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/patient-stories Hope that helps!
Didn’t hear much about calcification. My dr calls it the Ring of Death!! Is the prognosis that bad? He said there are no minimally invasive surgeries that work for this. Help
Hi Wendy, That's interesting. We have never heard of an annuloplasty ring referred to as a "ring of death". Regarding your question about minimally invasive re-operations, here are two videos that you might like to watch about heart valve re-operations. ua-cam.com/video/zKa3jmkzs3Y/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/qsRRdEc-Mqk/v-deo.html&t Hope that helps!
I had an echocardiogram done because Im having shortness of breath and my neumologist wanted me to have one. The echo showed a mid mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. I have not seen my cardiologist yet. How do I go about getting an evaluation with Dr. Gerdish?
Here is a link to Dr. Gerdisch's profile. There you will see his phone number - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
My first echo was a month ago and shows that I have mitral regurgitation and showed moderate to severe. My second echo show moderate regurgitation not severe but shows moderate in the aortic valve as well. Is it normal for a valve to show moderate to severe in one echo then just show moderate in the second? But what happens if I have moderate in 2 valves at the same time?
Hi Jlady, You raise a great question. In the past, we have heard of patients getting different echocardiogram results. However, this is typically not a result of the heart valve getting "healthier" given the nature of structural heart disease (which is progressive). More times than not, this can be a result of variable technician interpretations of the images seen during the echocardiogram. Have you thought about asking your medical team this specific question? We imagine your medical team may want to perform another echocardiogram to know - with certainty - the current state of your mitral valve. You may even want to invite your cardiologist to the echocardiogram so that they know exactly what is happening with your mitral valve. Hope this helps!
So yesterday I had a TEE and a heart cath. Some of the notes state mild MR at most. This was the TEE report. So how do I know which is accurate. I have shortness of breath and fatigue. The shortness of breath is not all the time. I guess I’m struggling with the fact that the echos are different from the TEE. I SEE MY Cardiologist on Dec 7th to discuss how he wants to proceed. Does that seem normal for the echos to be off from TEE. Sorry, it’s my health I am concerned about, just confused. Thank you
i have a question you may or may not be able to help with when i was a kid i went through a repair surgery on the valve that closes in most kids, but mine didnt , but to do it they cut my through my back, do you possibly know the name of this type of surgery?
Hi Tialisa, We ware so sorry. We do not know the name of that surgical approach through the back. If we find out, we will post the answer here. Thoughts are with you!
I'm in Idaho and just found out that I have lv.hypokenisis and moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation, 47% ejection fraction. My cardiologist said I can't get surgery till it is severe. I continually feel my heart pounding it is so bothersome that I don't sleep much and I have edema so bad and fatigued, plus hard time breathing going up stairs. She wants me on Metoprolal and that is it. I'm 58 and on Medicaid, I'm not sure if it's because of being on Medicaid as to why she isn't allowing surgery. My friend said he's willing to pay for it if that's the case.
Hi, Given you are symptomatic, we are wondering if you might want to get a second opinion. Are you anywhere near Boise? If so, here is a link to learn about Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar, a very experienced valve specialist at Saint Alphonsus Health in Boise - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Robert+Saeid-Farivar-Boise-Idaho.php.
Nice breakdown ...I had mine done last year at age 59. Due to covid crisis and being asymptomatic i put the surgery off for 2 years, now 60 have had great recovery walked 1mile after 1 week and regained ALL strength & flexibility with regular Kettlebell & Functional fitness routine used prior to surgery
Hi I am gonna have my procedure next week and quite scared , I’m 44 is there any advice you can give me? I’m also asymptomatic, thanks
Hi, can you recommend me your surgeon? I got a referral to a surgeon, he was taking to about open heart surgery in order to fix my leaky valve and when I asked him about the mitral valve clip procedure, he said that procedure is for older people since I'm only 53, he would only recommend open heart surgery which I'm really scared of the open heart surgery to fix my leaky valve.
Great to hear you are doing well!
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Great to hear you enjoyed this video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair with Dr. Gerdisch! 😀
Dr Gerdisch did the minimally invasive Mytral Valve repair and placed a clip for AFib in 2018. He is an amazing Surgeon.
Hi Vickie, Great to hear that Dr. Marc Gerdisch and the team at Franciscan Health performed a successful mitral valve repair and AtriClip procedure on you! If you are not familiar with Dr. Gerdisch, you can learn more about him at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
I'm so happy to have stumbled across this video. I may need surgery and if I do, I'm going to Dr. Gerdisch! He seems likable to boot!
Thanks Adam. I really found this video very important and enlightening about my condition.
Hi Marta! Great to hear the video with Dr. Gerdisch was helpful! If you need anything, please visit www.HeartValveSurgery.com or let me know!
Dr sounds like he cares❤
Yep, his patients love Dr. Gerdisch. Here are over 100 reviews for him - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
I had minimally invasive mitral vale repair in 2010. I am well and active now. I had atrial fib after the surgery. Took meds for a year. Then doc took me off meds. Question…is is uncommon to develop a fib after surgery? I didn’t know to expect that. Wouldn’t have changed my mind about the surgery… best decision my cardiologist helped me to make!
Hi Ruth, Here is a video about afib after heart surgery that you may want to watch - ua-cam.com/video/ydZBp4B8KOY/v-deo.html. Hope that helps!
Hi, can you recommend me your surgeon? I got a referral to a surgeon, he was taking to about open heart surgery in order to fix my leaky valve and when I asked him about the mitral valve clip procedure, he said that procedure is for older people since I'm only 53, he would only recommend open heart surgery which I'm really scared of the open heart surgery to fix my leaky valve.
@@memoirbeauty7151 Dr Clifton Lewis in Birmingham, IAL
great advice and i enjoyed the talk, i’d you got to see his team he would put your mind at ease
Dr Gerdisch did my AV and MV it was ruff because my disorder was caused by radiation therapy from a cancer treatment I had 28 yrs prior, but he got it done and I'm doing great, I don't remember having any pain at all.
That's amazing Rhonda! Congrats on "pain-free" heart surgery with Dr. Gerdisch!!!
Thank you Dr. Gerdisch for sharing your knowledge in such a straight forward and easy to understand way. I will be having this surgery soon and fine the more I know and understand the less anxiety feel!
Thank you again
Thank you for all that you do.
You are so welcome Sofia!!!
Excellent information! Thank you!
Great to hear you enjoyed this video with Dr. Marc Gerdisch!
i am so happy to see this video
Awesome explanation
Glad you liked it
Gonna have it done at michigan ann arbor thanks for all you do dr
Tim
Have you had it done. I’m scheduled in 2 weeks at u of m
@@Skip8459 not yet this summet
@@timpearson9645
I’m in the pre- op process. I’m really looking forward to getting it done.
Are you looking to do the minimally invasive procedure?
Hope so but I need more test first
Excellent cardiac team at University of Michigan in Ann Arbot!
Great doctor. Thank you
Thanks for the kind feedback about Dr. Gerdisch!
♥️So Thankful for this channel anDr. Gerdish need a Echo done but was not understanding what was really going on Thanks finding my directions!
Great to hear Caroline!!!
I was diagnosed with placque and regurgitation value disorder Aug. 2024. I am going for a CAT the end of this month and will learn more after that. I do not have a cardiologist at this time but am dealing with a Cardiovascular Center. I just turned 81 and other than shortness of breath at times and some heart palpitations which I have gotten medication and high blood pressure that came out of the blue two years ago but now I'm on medication for as well, this is really scary for me.
Good to hear you are actively monitoring your heart health!
Thanks for the video which was very informative. I am looking to get my mitral valve repaired for the 2nd time, if possible. I had 3 Mitra Clips inserted in 2022 which have failed. Now the question is can we repair it again with a better result? I am 87 yrs old.
Hi Rudolph, This is a great question. While we do know that MitraClip explants are happening, we are not aware IF the mitral valve can then be surgically repaired. That said, we will put your question into our educational queue. The next time we connect with a mitral valve expert, we will ask him or her your question. Sound good?
Thanks
@@rudyjanis7242 No problem! 👍
Thanks for the info help me understand the issue i am deal with leaky valve
Glad to help! We're happy to hear you enjoyed this video with Dr. Marc Gerdisch about mitral regurgitation (a leaky valve) treatment!
Eventually I'll be needing a MV repair/replacement. Mine is severely calcified with mild/moderate regurgitation. I already had open heart for HOCM and I do not wish to have my chest cracked open again. Too painful and long recovery. I'm hoping they fix mine this way.
Great! We hope you are a candidate and can find a good team for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair!
@@HeartValveSurgery Quick question. What qualifies one for this procedue?
@@HeartValveSurgery 43yrs.old pt. I have Moderate/Severe Mitral Valve Stenosis and Mild Regurgitation. Surgeons keep recommending replacement which I don't want to do. I've had valvuloplasty. Is there a possibility of a MV Stenosis repair? I wish stenosis repair is studied more..
I have a leaky valve and I’m terrified, I’m a single father of a 7 year old girl and I’m terrified of dropping dead in front of her, and I can’t leave her she needs me, I’m out of breath constantly and getting palpitations all the time, I live in the UK and the NHS has massive problems right now, I’m on a waiting list, I wish I lived in America and had health insurance, I can’t think to the future as I don’t know what’s gonna come, and I’m terrified for my daughter, I wish I was rich and could get this operation done, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I was once the British champion freestyle wrestler, I’m still relatively fit, ( until I started getting shortness of breath) I’m absolutely shocked that this has happened to me, I consider my self strong and brave, but ever since the symptoms have got far worse I look at my daughter while she’s asleep and feel like I’m gonna cry, I realise I’m not the brave strong guy I always thought
You can help you're health by eating better ,,and do low excersize but regular,, there is a book by Caldwell estylsten from America he is a heart man who tries to help people get healthier and he uses food to help plant strong helps keep the body ,,, free from blockages from callcium it all helps just stay strong for you're little one and stay off sugar,,and seed oils they're deadly and balance you're carbs not to many ,,it all helps you dont want isulin resistance you can get there you just have to get on the list and get there ,,,try meditation for stress and even hypnotherapy to help ,,,,,all the best sent n hugs to you all
our insurance not the best either
Don't u have insurance from workplace ...I have two insurances..one from the office and another from private...
I know your fear i recently diognosed with a leaky valve tuesday 6th august 2024 i live in the uk too and to be honest im scared everyday incase something happens to me and im trying to recover from a stroke so this worry is not good for me im waiting to hear from the cardlogist but havent heard anything everyday i wake up and think is this my last day will i ever see the next day i was hopefull last week cause i was recovering with this stroke i was going out doing shopping but now ive had this bad news its knocked me back down its news i didnt need to hear right now
@@vickyburrows308I got diagnosed with mitral valve leak and AFIB which was a shock as I have NO side effects at all. I'm a 5 mile runner daily along with 5 days in the gym a week. I'm told I am Asymptomatic. I am Scheduled for the mitral valve repair and a Maze for AFIB on October 2 2024. I'm extremely worried as I have never been in the hospital prior or sick. They just put me on blood thinners and a beta blocker. I will not need these after the repair. I'm more nervous about the surgery than the effects of the valve!
Can you use a person’s own flesh for the repair instead of mechanical or pig? And Thank You for reassurance about the Surgery 😊
Great question. The answer is "yes" for aortic valve replacement. There is an advanced procedure known as the Ross Procedure that switches the patient's pulmonary valve for the diseased aortic valve. You can learn about that procedure at this Ross Procedure Webinar video that we recently posted - ua-cam.com/video/zz_QmKMhPDs/v-deo.html. Hope that helps!
I am from India and I want to have a virtual appointment with Dr Gerdisch for my 5 year old neice with VSD and aotic valve regurgitation. Please help me in getting an appointment.
Hi Shreya, Where in India do you live?
All of these videos by expert surgeons say go to a mitral valve specialist center for repair if possible. It's not something to mess around with a mitral valve that is not as common as other heart valve problems. My cardiologist said it's not complex surgery.
Do you need a mitral valve repair or a mitral valve replacement?
I had a mitral replacement 49 years ago and now the valve has begun to leak again. What are my options.Thank you.
Patrick.
Hi, Sounds like you may need a reoperation. What does your cardiologist suggest?
Thank you so much for this information.
I have been diagnosed with, severe insufficient mitral secondary to a mitral prolapse of both leaflets. I live in Spain and the cardiologist is saying I can’t have it repaired. My question is if you could give me the name of a cardiologist that specializes in this surgery here in Spain?
I’m looking for a second opinion
Hi Esther, Great to hear the information was helpful.
Unfortunately, we do not know any cardiologists in Spain!
We are so sorry that we can not be of more help!
@@HeartValveSurgery thank you, I thought it was a long shot 😀
This is a great video! I wish someone could make The decisions for me , which is best for my age? tissue or mechanical I’m not sure which way to go. I don’t want to have to take medication for the rest of my life if I was to get the mechanical valve. 🙁
Hey there Lovey Pups! Great to hear you enjoyed the video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair surgery with Dr. Gerdisch. Quick question: Do you have regurgitation or stenosis? If you have regurgitation, it might make sense to discuss the advantages of a mitral valve repair with your medical team. Hope that helps!
These are needful info thanks Doc
Hello 🤠everyone, very interesting 👍videos you have thank you very much, good and🔥 prosperous to you and your channel.❤️
Thank you very much! Great to hear you liked this video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair with Dr. Gerdisch.
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How hard is would it be for someone from Australia to speak with dr Gerdisch ? I have a prolapsed MV with mild regurgitation and my cardiologist reckons to wait and do nothing.
Hi, I don't think it would be get a remote consult with Dr. Gerdisch. Here is a link with his phone number and contact form - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
Finally... I'm so tired of doctors telling me to calm down and take a beta blocker as I watch my heart deteriorate. What I need is a solid fix.
When the time is right, a solid fix can be very helpful for you and your heart!
i just found out i have minor mitral leaky valve. i am stressed because i dont see my doctor until Dec and i am very health aware. i am 63 what should i do now?
Hi, A minor leak is not something to be overly concerned about. That said, please discuss with your doctor and continued to monitor/track it.
Hello Adam, I got a mild leak from my mitral and tricuspid valves. Should I already go to a surgeon to fix them?
Hi, Probably best to discuss with your cardiologist before seeking a surgeon. Let us know what they say.
Sir, my 27 age i had rhumatic fever now my mitral vave colapse can repair?
Hi, Here is educational information to help you learn more about rheumatic fever and heart valve disease - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/rheumatic-fever.php. Hope that helps!
Dr. Marc Gerdish , I am a 62 year old female , 9 days post op , mvp minimal invasive surgery. Can you talk Post OP , including what type of scar is expected after this specific procedure along the pain expected. If there is a forum I can join please share the link Thank you
Hi Louis, Here is a video that features Dr. Gerdisch talking about his Rapid Recovery Protocol that you might like to watch - ua-cam.com/video/u_9SCm-A5MI/v-deo.html.
Also, here is a patient community that you might like to join - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/.
Hope that helps!
Can minimally invasive mitral valve repair be done in someone who has previously had open heart surgery ? I had a quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet 16 years ago but the MR has recurred and is now severe. If a further repair can be done by a minimal invasive technique, I would be interested in this option. Any recomendations in New Zealand where I live ?
Yes, here is a video about that - ua-cam.com/video/aiHSjwTqkMU/v-deo.html. Unfortunately, we do personally know any surgeons in New Zealand. Sorry!
I am a 46 years old and I live in Memphis, Tn. I am Very interested in valve replacement how do I get in touch with you guys?
Hi Latonya, You can get in touch with Dr. Gerdisch at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php. Hope that helps!
Do most heart surgeons use an annuloplasty ring when repairing a mitral valve? Is it possible to repair the mitral valve without using an annuloplasty ring?
Yes, it is common for mitral valve annuloplasty rings to be used during surgical mitral valve repairs.
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Our pleasure!
Can aortic valve be replaced by minimal imvasive technique
Yes, the aortic valve can be replaced using surgical minimally-invasive and transcatheter techniques. Hope that helps!
@@HeartValveSurgery can aortic valve is repaired by minimally invasive technic
How important is it to have a leaking valve fixed? Also, I would like to know about "pumphead" after open heart surgery.
Getting heart valve surgery is dependent on the severity of the valve disease. Here is a video about pumphead - ua-cam.com/video/aaEsA6IHMPU/v-deo.html.
Doctor! Can a person has done mitral valve replacement work well as he work earlier?
Hi Saimathus,
Great question.
Yes, many heart valve patients go back to the same activities after surgery that they enjoyed prior to surgery. Here are several patient success stories that you might like to review:
www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/patient-stories
Hope that helps!
Have you done this on babies?
Yes, babies do have heart valve surgery. Here's a video about that - ua-cam.com/video/SbvKqgXov-0/v-deo.html.
Didn’t hear much about calcification. My dr calls it the Ring of Death!! Is the prognosis that bad? He said there are no minimally invasive surgeries that work for this. Help
Hi Wendy,
That's interesting. We have never heard of an annuloplasty ring referred to as a "ring of death". Regarding your question about minimally invasive re-operations, here are two videos that you might like to watch about heart valve re-operations.
ua-cam.com/video/zKa3jmkzs3Y/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/qsRRdEc-Mqk/v-deo.html&t
Hope that helps!
I had an echocardiogram done because Im having shortness of breath and my neumologist wanted me to have one. The echo showed a mid mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. I have not seen my cardiologist yet. How do I go about getting an evaluation with Dr. Gerdish?
What are your symptoms ??
Here is a link to Dr. Gerdisch's profile. There you will see his phone number - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.
My first echo was a month ago and shows that I have mitral regurgitation and showed moderate to severe. My second echo show moderate regurgitation not severe but shows moderate in the aortic valve as well. Is it normal for a valve to show moderate to severe in one echo then just show moderate in the second? But what happens if I have moderate in 2 valves at the same time?
Hi Jlady, You raise a great question. In the past, we have heard of patients getting different echocardiogram results. However, this is typically not a result of the heart valve getting "healthier" given the nature of structural heart disease (which is progressive). More times than not, this can be a result of variable technician interpretations of the images seen during the echocardiogram. Have you thought about asking your medical team this specific question? We imagine your medical team may want to perform another echocardiogram to know - with certainty - the current state of your mitral valve. You may even want to invite your cardiologist to the echocardiogram so that they know exactly what is happening with your mitral valve. Hope this helps!
@@HeartValveSurgery thank you, I will discuss this with him.
So yesterday I had a TEE and a heart cath. Some of the notes state mild MR at most. This was the TEE report. So how do I know which is accurate. I have shortness of breath and fatigue. The shortness of breath is not all the time. I guess I’m struggling with the fact that the echos are different from the TEE. I SEE MY Cardiologist on Dec 7th to discuss how he wants to proceed. Does that seem normal for the echos to be off from TEE. Sorry, it’s my health I am concerned about, just confused. Thank you
@@Jladyblu hope you are well. A TEE gives a better view of the heart's structures from behind the heart.
i have a question you may or may not be able to help with when i was a kid i went through a repair surgery on the valve that closes in most kids, but mine didnt , but to do it they cut my through my back, do you possibly know the name of this type of surgery?
Hi Tialisa, We ware so sorry. We do not know the name of that surgical approach through the back. If we find out, we will post the answer here. Thoughts are with you!
@@HeartValveSurgery thank you i appreciate it
I'm in Idaho and just found out that I have lv.hypokenisis and moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation, 47% ejection fraction.
My cardiologist said I can't get surgery till it is severe. I continually feel my heart pounding it is so bothersome that I don't sleep much and I have edema so bad and fatigued, plus hard time breathing going up stairs. She wants me on Metoprolal and that is it. I'm 58 and on Medicaid, I'm not sure if it's because of being on Medicaid as to why she isn't allowing surgery. My friend said he's willing to pay for it if that's the case.
Hi, Given you are symptomatic, we are wondering if you might want to get a second opinion. Are you anywhere near Boise? If so, here is a link to learn about Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar, a very experienced valve specialist at Saint Alphonsus Health in Boise - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Robert+Saeid-Farivar-Boise-Idaho.php.