Ron and I have returned from Miami after labs, ultra sound, etc. We are attempting to look into a study at the University of Miami whose team places a TAVI ...Read more
Ron and I have returned from Miami after labs, ultra sound, etc. We are attempting to look into a study at the University of Miami whose team places a TAVI device at the heart valves. Ron had a bovine valve placed 14 years ago in the aortic valve via open heart. Our cardiac surgeon at home recommended Dr. Cohn\'s team. Dr. Cohn has done 2 proceedures on men in their 90\'s succesfully...200-300 in patients needing a first time placement. We are to return later this month for a cardiac cath, which will be presented to \"team\" to decide if this is right for Ron.
Dear Janet, I agree that you BECOME educated when it pertains to you/your loved ones, right? Anyway, the \"Maze Procedure\", aka \"Cryo Maze Procedure\" is ...Read more
Dear Janet, I agree that you BECOME educated when it pertains to you/your loved ones, right? Anyway, the \"Maze Procedure\", aka \"Cryo Maze Procedure\" is a procedure whereby the heart is cauterized to create scar tissue, which then directs the electrical path to sinus rhythm. Since I had to be opened up for my valve replacement, my surgeon perform the Maze procedure \"while he was there\" since I was in Afib. I think if you Google \"cryo maze\", you should find something. Also, freezing is one way to cauterize but there are other ways to cauterize. You can ask your surgeon about it for your Afib. I hope this is helpful to you and Ron. Lily
Ronald Studzinski Thank you for your reply. Ron has gone into sinus rhythm with meds. Now we are looking into the TA ... Read more
Ronald Studzinski Thank you for your reply. Ron has gone into sinus rhythm with meds. Now we are looking into the TAVI device with a team in Miami. My concern is that this is a study with 2 men in their 90's who had to have a 2nd valve placed, as is the situation with us. Anyone have any ideas?
Hi Janet & Ron,
Looks like you\'ve come to the right place for info and support. I too had the Maze procedure, my afib was really bad but ever since the procedure ...Read more
Hi Janet & Ron,
Looks like you\'ve come to the right place for info and support. I too had the Maze procedure, my afib was really bad but ever since the procedure i\'ve been afib free and feel great.
Blessings to you and your husband.
Patricia De Leon.
Ronald Studzinski Thank you, Patricia, for your comforting words. It seems we still have a long way to go before Ron ... Read more
Ronald Studzinski Thank you, Patricia, for your comforting words. It seems we still have a long way to go before Ron's symptoms are relieved.
Hello Janet and Ron, I can empathize about \"tired of being tired\", especially if you\'re used to being very active. I was in Afib from July through the ...Read more
Hello Janet and Ron, I can empathize about \"tired of being tired\", especially if you\'re used to being very active. I was in Afib from July through the time of my surgery. While the medications helped, I was very excited to have the Maze procedure done, at the same time I was having my mitral valve replaced. This website is a valuable resource to ask questions and get great emotional and technical support. Good luck on your journey. Lily Cardlin
Thank you for your response. Ron was touched to hear from you. Ron is an educated man with Masters in education but has stated even with this of this, he really doesn't want to know much. So I am sharing with Ron the comments and support that comes to us....I have been on some sites showing different caths, but have not come across the Maze. Would you elaborate your journey a little more for us. Thank you and God Bless.
Ron and Janet
Hi Janet, welcome to both you and Ron glad ya\'ll have found this site, you will find a lot of great people and up to date information on this site. Ask lot\'s ...Read more
Hi Janet, welcome to both you and Ron glad ya\'ll have found this site, you will find a lot of great people and up to date information on this site. Ask lot\'s of questions.
Take care Janet,
Cindy Pastrano
Ronald Studzinski Thank you, Cindy, for your response. Have you heard of the TAVI procedure?