I have recently been diagnosed with stenosis of my Mitral Valve, and Aortic Valve. The surgeon I saw with repair or replacement in mind, told me the procedure ...Read more
I have recently been diagnosed with stenosis of my Mitral Valve, and Aortic Valve. The surgeon I saw with repair or replacement in mind, told me the procedure is extremely risky for me, and he preferred not to do it at this time.
I thought about getting a second opinion, if it’s that bad now how will it be next year. Then I thought suppose the 2nd DR. Says no problem let’s go for it. Do I get a third opinion and take 2 out of three, or let it ride. I felt fine until I was given this news, now I’m thinking all the things I was chalking up to old age May very well have been my heart. (Probably a combination of both).. What to do, what to do.
Richard Munson You have almost answered your own question. First pick a hospital that specializes in valve repair an ... Read more
Richard Munson You have almost answered your own question. First pick a hospital that specializes in valve repair and replacement surgery, then pick a doctor that lives, breathes and sleeps
Richard Munson Whoops cut off. Valves, then get a second or third opinion. You should do that anyway. At some point ... Read more
Richard Munson Whoops cut off. Valves, then get a second or third opinion. You should do that anyway. At some point when armed with all that info, make a decision knowing you have been thorough.
Rose Madura I'm an advocate for second opinions for something so serious and important. Try not to play the "wha ... Read more
Rose Madura I'm an advocate for second opinions for something so serious and important. Try not to play the "what if" game. It's a rabbit hole to stay out of. Please keep us posted.
Tom Everson Hi. I am assuming you are from Long Island(if not ignored my first suggestion) A lot of US have had s ... Read more
Tom Everson Hi. I am assuming you are from Long Island(if not ignored my first suggestion) A lot of US have had successful outcomes @ Mt Sinai. 5 th ave. A lot have used Dr Stelzer. 866-322-1668 Maybe a good place to start for a second opinion. Adam has a Hospital/ Surgeon finder on the web site . Just put in the zip code where you live
