Nicholas Belle - Heart Valve Journal

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January 29, 2019

Is there anyone in the community who has Aortic Root Aneurysm...Who has had valve sparing surgery...

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Andrea Webb I had a 4.5cm ascending aortic root aneurysm first diagnosed about 3 years ago. Along with my new aortic valve and double CABG, they were able to replace ... Read more

Andrea Webb I had a 4.5cm ascending aortic root aneurysm first diagnosed about 3 years ago. Along with my new aortic valve and double CABG, they were able to replace my aortic root last month, so no more aneurysm.

Justin Gosling I initially had a valve sparing aortic root replacement 18 months ago. At that point my aortic valve looked good so wasn’t replaced. 18 months later I was ... Read more

Justin Gosling I initially had a valve sparing aortic root replacement 18 months ago. At that point my aortic valve looked good so wasn’t replaced. 18 months later I was told I had a heavily regurgitating aortic valve..so they had to go back in and replace it, that was 10 weeks ago. Wish they had done it all on the first attempt.

6 Month Follow Up

Journal posted on April 30, 2018

6 Month follow up tomorrow 5/1 at Mount Sinai New York...At 5cm Aortic root right now...Hoping for a stable reading...Fingers are crossed...

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Anna Jones Best wishes

Found a Surgeon

Journal posted on April 3, 2018

Consulted with Dr.Pul Stelzer at Mt. Sinai in Manhattan....He diagnosed a (5cm) Aortic root aneurysm...hopefully the valve can be spared no surgery at this time...4.2 desending aortic aneurysm which could be handled with a stent...Will be monitoring the rate of growth...Echo scheduled for 5/1/18

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Update posted on...

March 19, 2018

Dear Community...My surgeon Dr.Allen Stewart resigned from Mt.Sinai hospital...Does anybody know where he has gone? We were in the early stages of planning the surgery I was waiting for dental issues to play out before scheduling Surgery. I called to schedule and he was gone no word on where he went...Any information would be helpful...Thank You all

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Helen Daw I'm going to Mount Sinai on the 21st for a follow up with Dr Adams. I'll see if I can find any info for you.

Nicholas Belle Thank You...

Joey Hardee Wow! This is incredible. I sent all of my scans to Dr Stewart and was working with insurance to cover him doing my AV Repair and Root replacement. My last cardiologist ... Read more

Joey Hardee Wow! This is incredible. I sent all of my scans to Dr Stewart and was working with insurance to cover him doing my AV Repair and Root replacement. My last cardiologist left his practice so I am now on a new cardiologist locally and I guess back to square one looking for a surgeon. Crazy!
Dr Roselli at Cleveland Clinic was my second choice.

Nicholas Belle Hi Helen...Hope your follow up went well with Dr.Adams...Any info on Dr.Stewart?...

Helen Daw Hi Nickolas, I didn't see Dr Adams, but I did ask the attending fellow and he did not know. I also asked the nurse practitioner and she didn't know either. ... Read more

Helen Daw Hi Nickolas, I didn't see Dr Adams, but I did ask the attending fellow and he did not know. I also asked the nurse practitioner and she didn't know either. Not sure if they are not saying anything or they really dont know. Sorry about that.

Nicholas Belle Thanks for asking...Hope your doing well!!

Update posted on...

March 6, 2018

Hello heart valve community...I need some advice on surgeon selection...I thought I found the surgeon I would like to do my surgery...Upon further investigation i found a surgeon in the same hospital with much higher number of surgical procedures under his belt and better outcomes...Would it be appropriate to schedule a consultation with him considering their collegues?...Any advice will be greatly appreciated...

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Marie Myers I would absolutely schedule a consultation with the other doc. A higher number of surgeries and better outcomes sound like a great combo to me. You have to ... Read more

Marie Myers I would absolutely schedule a consultation with the other doc. A higher number of surgeries and better outcomes sound like a great combo to me. You have to do what is best for you, so definitely get the consultation .

Michael Neverisky It is most important for you to choose the surgeon with whom you feel the most comfortable and in whom you have the most confidence. I can't imagine any reason ... Read more

Michael Neverisky It is most important for you to choose the surgeon with whom you feel the most comfortable and in whom you have the most confidence. I can't imagine any reason to not consult with the other surgeon! Keep an open mind, get the answers you need and then make the choice.

Best wishes!

Steve Farthing Absolutely. I consulted 3 surgeons who were all
well qualified, but the 3rd one was clearly a better choice for my situation so glad I allowed the time for the additional consultations.

Lise Bowles Yes, this is your life and your heart! I also consulted 3 different surgeons, ask questions, do research, you will know who you feel most comfortable with after ... Read more

Lise Bowles Yes, this is your life and your heart! I also consulted 3 different surgeons, ask questions, do research, you will know who you feel most comfortable with after speaking with him. Think about how much effort most of us put into buying a car, etc. This is alot more important in my opinion. Good luck, Lise

Gerald Poulton It is your choice not theirs, I would go for it

Helen Daw Your life, your choice. Don't even think twice about it.

Nicholas Belle Thank you all...Very helpful...Will schedule appt tomorrow...Will keep everyone posted...Does anyone know of Dr. Paul Stelzer at Mt Sinai?...

Helen Daw I had my surgery at Mount Sinai 3 weeks ago and my surgeon was Dr Adams. Highly recommended. Look him up.

Steve Farthing If you search on Paul Stelzer at the top of this page using the almost invisible search field, there are numerous references to him on this site.

Darlene Smith I know folks who used both Dr. Stewart and Dr. Stelzer and both seemed to love their choice. I used Dr. Adams at Mt. Sinai but I had mitral issues and he is ... Read more

Darlene Smith I know folks who used both Dr. Stewart and Dr. Stelzer and both seemed to love their choice. I used Dr. Adams at Mt. Sinai but I had mitral issues and he is their mitral expert. I'd consult with both and see who you feel most comfortable with.

Cynthia Pagiatakis Research the hospital and its reviews, too. For me, it was important to have a private room, and that was one of the several reasons I went out of state to Brigham and Womens'.

Update posted on...

March 5, 2018

Has anyone from this community had Dr. Hiroo Takayama as their surgeon?...Any feedback is greatly appreciated...

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Update posted on...

March 2, 2018

Looking for feedback...Potentially facing bypass and aortic root valve replacement...Has anyone gone through the duel procedures...The Angio will tell the story probably in two weeks...Waiting for dental issues to play out...

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