My mother has severe mitral valve regurgitation and related tricuspid leak.
We are in search of a consultation from a cardiac surgeon as to whether it is ...Read more
My mother has severe mitral valve regurgitation and related tricuspid leak.
We are in search of a consultation from a cardiac surgeon as to whether it is recommended to perform either (1) a valve into valve repair catheter procedure, or (2) a robotic sidewall valve replacement procedure.
In sum - we are trying to confirm whether the valve replacement is too risky and therefore not recommended
This would be a third open of her heart and she has multiple comorbidities.
We would like recommendations based out of the NJ or NY area
Deena Z Nil, you might look into the mitral valve clip procedure for your Mother. I went to Mt Sinai in NYC ... Read more
Deena Z Nil, you might look into the mitral valve clip procedure for your Mother. I went to Mt Sinai in NYC for my mitral and tricuspid leaks, you might want try Cleveland Clinic for another opinion.
Susan Lynn Nil - You might want to see if anyone is doing MitraClip - it's less invasive and is becoming accepte ... Read more
Susan Lynn Nil - You might want to see if anyone is doing MitraClip - it's less invasive and is becoming accepted for patients with and without other risks for mitral valve repair.
Also, if you feel like venturing in to PA for an additional consultation, I would highly recommend my heart hospital - Lankenau's Heart Pavilion just outside of Philadelphia in Wynnewood. Best of luck with your research! Let us know if we can be of assistance.
Also, if you feel like venturing in to PA for an additional consultation, I would highly recommend my heart hospital - Lankenau's Heart Pavilion just outside of Philadelphia in Wynnewood. Best of luck with your research! Let us know if we can be of assistance.