Very anxious about getting to the right center with the right experience and right success rate for my MVR. First atempt at clipping unsucessful because doctor ...Read more
Very anxious about getting to the right center with the right experience and right success rate for my MVR. First atempt at clipping unsucessful because doctor couldn't grasp the leaflet to do clipping. What should be next?
Rose Madura Darrel, I'm sorry you need another surgery. I'd be sure to get more than one opinion and don't rule ... Read more
Rose Madura Darrel, I'm sorry you need another surgery. I'd be sure to get more than one opinion and don't rule out traveling to a facility that are experts at what you need done. God bless you!
Adam Pick Hey Darrel, Sorry to hear the MitraClip did not work. That said, I would encourage you to try and ta ... Read more
Adam Pick Hey Darrel, Sorry to hear the MitraClip did not work. That said, I would encourage you to try and take a deep breath. I realize how much anxiety you must be experiencing. I see that you are from Henderson near Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I do not know of any mitral valve experts there. Have you thought of going to a mitral valve expert in Los Angeles? Many patients from the Vegas area go to Los Angeles for their valve procedures. Thoughts?
J Alexander Lassally Well for starters recognized here about 25 Mitral Valve centers of excellence in the US - so this is ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Well for starters recognized here about 25 Mitral Valve centers of excellence in the US - so this is a place with high volume and great outcomes. I'd start working this list. (Google Mitra Valve Reference Centers)... Don't be afraid to travel for the procedure. (I flew across through country for mine...) Generally speaking, Cleveland Clinic and Mt Sinai are two top choices for difficult cases - or at least get a consult there and use this to power efforts... ( Happy to answer any questions.)
Adam Pick Spot on J. This is definitely not a haircut. You only get one heart. Find an excellent cardiac cent... Read more
Adam Pick Spot on J. This is definitely not a haircut. You only get one heart. Find an excellent cardiac center that has specialties in your specific type of valve disease.