I see a lot of MV repair and replacements. So far I don't need one but I am wondering are all these open surgeries? is anyone having transcather MV repair/ ...Read more
I see a lot of MV repair and replacements. So far I don't need one but I am wondering are all these open surgeries? is anyone having transcather MV repair/ replacements? if not why not?
judith monti Ii just had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Went through my groin and side of chest. I kn ... Read more
judith monti Ii just had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Went through my groin and side of chest. I know they sometimes have no choice but OHS.
Barbara Wood The mitraclip is the only transcatheter method right now. I wondered if I might be eligible for it bu ... Read more
Barbara Wood The mitraclip is the only transcatheter method right now. I wondered if I might be eligible for it but was told it is only approved for elderly, frail patients. I ended up having a full sternotomy for my mitral repair - wasn't bad at all.
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement is still in the very early stages of development for a number ... Read more
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement is still in the very early stages of development for a number of reasons. I had to have a valve replacement which meant OHS. Repair wasn't an option because the valve was diseased as a result of childhood rheumatic fever.
Sophia Ridley My surgeon wanted to do open surgery to ensure the best result. I wasn’t going to argue with him. ... Read more
Sophia Ridley My surgeon wanted to do open surgery to ensure the best result. I wasn’t going to argue with him.
I am from: Elmont
