I'm a 44 year old orthopaedic surgeon with severe aortic regurgitation & symptomatic. I have been told I'm an ideal candidate for aortic valve repair and am ...Read more
I'm a 44 year old orthopaedic surgeon with severe aortic regurgitation & symptomatic. I have been told I'm an ideal candidate for aortic valve repair and am in the process of finding my best option. I have a short list... Chen (Emory), roselli (Cleveland clinic), Pettersson (Cleveland clinic, & Ali khoynezhad (cedars). Is there anyone that may offer me guidance?
Debbie Bentley Dr Chen at Emory Saint Joseph's is awesome !! I'm 44 and I was very pleased
Cathleen Weed Hi I'm 45 and had my 4th aortic valve replacement at Cedars Sinai LA last year at 44 (see 'my story') ... Read more
Cathleen Weed Hi I'm 45 and had my 4th aortic valve replacement at Cedars Sinai LA last year at 44 (see 'my story'). Dr Alfredo Trento was my surgeon for 3 of the OHS and he is truly amazing. He focuses on the ENTIRE process for the patient. He gets his patients up and moving. I've never had any issues after surgery. I still feel completely amazing even after 4 replacements. The most recent surgery was a TAVR (August 2015) by Dr Raj Makkar, also at Cedars. Amazing surgeons and amazing hospital. I'm a nurse, SAG-AFTRA actor, certified fitness trainer, author, and health biz entrepreneur. This surgery won't slow you down. If anything, I really believe it makes us stronger, more compassionate people. If you get a repair, you're golden. Let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes for everything. I know it's a big decision.
Billy G Dr. Trento also successfully repaired my aortic valve just over a year ago when I was 34. The surgeon ... Read more
Billy G Dr. Trento also successfully repaired my aortic valve just over a year ago when I was 34. The surgeon at Cleveland Clinic that convinced me a repair might be an option with various things online said he didn't think a repair was an option for me when he reviewed my case, but Dr. Trento was able to do it. I just had my one-year follow-up echo last Wednesday, and the repair appears to be holding up perfectly.
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Patricia McAllister Since you're in the Southeast, you may want to look at Dr. Clifton Lewis in Birmingham, AL (Princeton ... Read more
Patricia McAllister Since you're in the Southeast, you may want to look at Dr. Clifton Lewis in Birmingham, AL (Princeton Baptist Medical Center). I'm scheduled for surgery there Dec. 5th, so am blogging about my own experience. Happy to answer any questions you might have! ~Patricia
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