I had BMV (Baloon Mitral Valvuloplasty ) last week , what are things you noticed right after the Ballooning? (e.g. palpitations etc. ) and for how long did ...Read more
I had BMV (Baloon Mitral Valvuloplasty ) last week , what are things you noticed right after the Ballooning? (e.g. palpitations etc. ) and for how long did the mitral valve baloon last?
Yumiko Ishida How do you feel? I heard the benefits lasts anywhere from 6 months to decades. My first attempt at ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida How do you feel? I heard the benefits lasts anywhere from 6 months to decades. My first attempt at a valvuloplasty was aborted due to a clot forming in the middle of the procedure, which is very rare. That was a horrific experience, but I won’t go into it, since it’s not very common. Second attempt was successful and I did feel better. I can’t remember how long it took for me to start feeling better, though. Definitely more than a week. The incision takes time to heal, and anesthesia is a shock to your system, too. I started cardiac rehab about a month after the procedure, and that really helped.
Can someone recommend a top Angioplasty Doctor that can fix moderate to severe Mitral Valve Stenosis ( Or if that is possible?)
Marie Myers A mitral valve can be placed percutaneously ( through an artery), just like the aortic valve can. You ... Read more
Marie Myers A mitral valve can be placed percutaneously ( through an artery), just like the aortic valve can. You should speak to your doctor about this question to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. Mitral valves are often repaired through open heart surgery, and many people on this site have had that done.
Richard Munson Percutaneously. Wow. You make me so much smarter. You should still be working. Your richard should ki ... Read more
Richard Munson Percutaneously. Wow. You make me so much smarter. You should still be working. Your richard should kiss the ground you walk on.
Marie Myers Richard, if only he could have gone to the Richard Munson School of Husbandry…
Richard Munson Is that animal husbandry? Thats a hokie course.
Grace Mason YG, have you tried the surgeon finder tool by state? That might give you a starting point to find a s ... Read more
Grace Mason YG, have you tried the surgeon finder tool by state? That might give you a starting point to find a specific surgeon.I love all the nurse's, like Marie, that give us input and I am always learning from them. Marie and Richard, thanks for the giggles 😄
What biological tissue mitral valve lasts the longest , as well is there a non tissue mitral valve that does not need blood thinners?
Klara Čičić I don't know which mitral tissue valve lasts the longest, except for the native one - when you go for ... Read more
Klara Čičić I don't know which mitral tissue valve lasts the longest, except for the native one - when you go for a mitral valve repair, your own valve is preserved and repaired so you don't need blood thinners afterwards. That is the best option whenever possible, and nowdays it is possible in large amount of mitral valve patients, but surgeon must be an expert in this field and have high repair volume! Hope this helps, good luck.
Is it possible to replace a mitral valve Minimally Invasive , if yes , what is drawback?
Susan Lynn Good question! I think it may depend on the surgeon. Mitral valves are repaired over 90% of the ... Read more
Susan Lynn Good question! I think it may depend on the surgeon. Mitral valves are repaired over 90% of the time by experienced mitral valve surgeons, we don't hear about the replacements with as much frequency. I'm curious to know, too, and will be following this post. Good luck!
Hi All , I am a 38 yo female medium to moderate MV Leaking and stenosis , what is a better option Robotic surgery , traditional , or any other recommendations ...Read more
Hi All , I am a 38 yo female medium to moderate MV Leaking and stenosis , what is a better option Robotic surgery , traditional , or any other recommendations , and is there any way it can heal naturally?
Richard Munson The best news for you is you are young. Never heard of a leaking valve healing itself whether it be h ... Read more
Richard Munson The best news for you is you are young. Never heard of a leaking valve healing itself whether it be heart, engine or under sink. Any time you can minimize the entry into your body , it normally heals faster. Once inside the surgery is pretty much the same.
christine blackway I would say to find out what is the issue causing the leak (Barlows, infection, rheumatic, etc.) and ... Read more
christine blackway I would say to find out what is the issue causing the leak (Barlows, infection, rheumatic, etc.) and seek out surgeons who have extensive experience repairing that type of issue. Only the surgeon can tell you which type of surgery is best for your condition. I'm still deciding on sternotomy vs. non robotic minimally invasive. I have one more surgery consult before I decide. Lots of info on this site and valuable patient input to assist us!
jonette kruk I had Mitral Valve Robotic surgery in March 2023. The healing process is known to be quicker. There i ... Read more
jonette kruk I had Mitral Valve Robotic surgery in March 2023. The healing process is known to be quicker. There is a lot of pain after the surgery due to more nerves where the robotic enters the body, but pain meds managed my pain. I am 54 yo and was terrified of the scarring in the middle of the chest. The 6 small incisions are barely noticeable and healed very quickly. My mitral valve no longer has regurgitation. The only issue I am dealing with right now is short runs of AFib, which can be a complication from any type of open heart surgery.
Richard Munson Mine was minimally invasive, no robot but i agree about pain around a couple of incisions. Sharp pain ... Read more
Richard Munson Mine was minimally invasive, no robot but i agree about pain around a couple of incisions. Sharp pain when i rolled over in bed but went away after about 3 months. If so many folks face a fib symptoms after ohs, and never had it prior to, i wonder why they don’t perform the maze automatically during surgery as sop.
