Hi, today ill be on my 5th week of knowing I have a Mitral Valve Disease, I have taken the 2D and 3D echocardiograms, nexts week the doctors will perform ...Read more
Hi, today ill be on my 5th week of knowing I have a Mitral Valve Disease, I have taken the 2D and 3D echocardiograms, nexts week the doctors will perform on me a holter test and coronary study prior to a surgery. I am in the phase of taking the decision to seek a repair and take the risk of all the cons and pros of repairing or just go forward to the replacement. Wednesday I have a date with a Mitral valve surgeon who will show me my choices. I am really scare and I don't believe the mess my life is now.
J Alexander Lassally Hi Markos - Number one rule if aiming for repair is to go to a high volume center where the surgeon i ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Hi Markos - Number one rule if aiming for repair is to go to a high volume center where the surgeon is specialized. Be willing to travel and move mountains to get that to happen. Also, gather a few opinions about the approach so you are getting consistent stories. I sympathize with your view of how disruptive this is to ones life ! Ask away ...
Joanne Carvitto It’s a process. Be gentle with yourself as you seek out all the information your can! It’s like ... Read more
Joanne Carvitto It’s a process. Be gentle with yourself as you seek out all the information your can! It’s like going to school as you research and gain knowledge and understanding of the heart repair options. This is a great site for information and encouragement! I will be praying for you and your medical team as you make decisions. May Gods peace and guidance surround you!
J Alexander Lassally PS Markos again - Around 60 cases of mitral valve per year is considered a lot in the US. Under 40 or so would be cause for alarm. If surgeon does a lot of aorta, TAVR and others, they are less focused so this is a negative. So ask their aorta volume and their TAVR volume, too.
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J Alexander Lassally PS Markos again - Around 60 cases of mitral valve per year is considered a lot in the US. Under 40 or so would be cause for alarm. If surgeon does a lot of aorta, TAVR and others, they are less focused so this is a negative. So ask their aorta volume and their TAVR volume, too.
Ask other cardiologists about his qualitative reputation... Get more than one answer.
Also, gather a few opinions about the approach so you are getting consistent stories.
I sympathize with your view of how disruptive this is to ones life ! Ask away ...
May Gods peace and guidance surround you!
If surgeon does a lot of aorta, TAVR and others, they are less focused so this is a negative. So ask their aorta volume and their TAVR volume, too.
Ask other cardiologists about his qualitative reputation... Get more than one answer.
... Read more
If surgeon does a lot of aorta, TAVR and others, they are less focused so this is a negative. So ask their aorta volume and their TAVR volume, too.
Ask other cardiologists about his qualitative reputation... Get more than one answer.
Ask SPECIFIC questions !