Life Expectancy & Heart Valve Surgery: Patient Insights with Dr. Joanna Chikwe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - There is no doubt about it. Heart valve disease can be debilitating and life-threatening. Thankfully, there are several different surgical and transcatheter procedures to treat valvular disorders including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation.
Heart valve operations are designed to extend the life and quality-of-life of patients needing help. However, patients have important questions about life expectancy and heart valve surgery. To learn more, we interviewed Dr. Joanna Chikwe, Chair of Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
Key questions asked-and-answered during our interview with Dr. Chikwe include:
1. What is heart valve disease?
2. What are the symptoms and risks of heart valve disease?
3. Can heart valve disease be fatal?
4. How can your team prevent death due to valve disease? How do you treat heart valve disease?
5. Are patients permanently “fixed” after a successful heart valve procedure? Why or why not?
6. How might life expectancy vary by (i) type of heart valve disease, (ii) type of valve procedure, and (iii) type of valve replacement?
7. What other factors might contribute to life expectancy including related cardiac disorders (atrial fibrillation, aneurysms, and coronary artery disease)?
8. What are potential surgical complications (afib, pacemaker) that may impact life expectancy?
9. If required, what should patients know about heart valve re-operations?
8. Are there any misconceptions about life expectancy and heart valve surgery? If so, what are those misconceptions?
9. What, if anything, can patients do to enhance their life expectancy after heart valve surgery?
To see patient reviews and a complete surgeon biography of Dr. Joanna Chikwe, please click www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s....
I had an aortic valve replacement 17years ago, I'm happy that I chose mechanical valve its a once of surgery. I'm on warfarin for life, I have an 8 year old boy and expecting my 2nd born. I'm a happy soul.
Woo-Whoo!!! Great to learn about your patient success story!!!
I had also an aortic valve stenosis and also chose mechanical valve and just like you,will be on Coumadin for the rest of my life,And I’m checking my INR every Tuesday and I’ll be forever grateful to God for giving me a second life,for how many more years?only God knows so let’s all live our life to the fullest and let’s all share kindness to everyone cuz life is a blessing and hold on to your Faith,God loves us all.Stay safe everyone and God bless!
@@gemmapapakostas5573 Great to hear you are doing well after your mechanical heart valve replacement Gemma!!!
Hi there, I am so happy to hear that you have kids with mechanical valve. I have aortic mechanical valve and I am planning my pregnancy. Where do you live?
Hi there
I had my mitral valve replacement in 2017 am also on warfarin since
When you pregnant..are they changing your Meds especially warfarin?
I had a double valve replacement (Aortic and mitral) in 2017. I was not brave enough to watch all these videos before my surgery. I went through the most, being soo far from my family. Spent 3 months in hospital with barely having visitors. Went through mental health toll💔 Did so bad in university 😢
Fast forward 6 years later, I'm doing so good i have my 2 years old daughter 👶 👩🍼 and doing my honours in university 😊 i can't wait to start working and spoil myself enjoying my 2nd well deserved life with my little family 👨👩👧
You are such an inspiration ❤❤ awesome. Best motivation ever!!
Thank you for making me smile. I just found out 2 days ago I'll need open heart surgery for my severe aortic stenosis. It seems no matter what there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks.
@@1985cjjeeper1:18
Great attude
@@cherylschumaker1366
I know you were referring to the OP, but seeing my old post has me wanting to update. I had my surgery last Monday. Was sent home on Saturday and have been healing up at a rate that has surprised everyone. My condition was much more advanced than thought and by surgery time my ejection fraction was barely 10%. Then I had issues breathing and was on a respirator for over 24 hours after the surgery. My prognosis was grim until a sudden turnabout on Wednesday. I can only imagine how hard the OP had it. That experience, though traumatic, should always serve as a proud source of strength. Thanks for making me smile again OP.
I am 73 and had an aortic valve and part of the aorta replaced. Had a bicuspid valve discovered 5 years ago and had surgery 4 1/2 years later. Went great out in 5 days and playing tennis in 9 weeks. No pain no complications. Went to St Luke’s in Kansas City. Great hospital.
Great to hear Ronald! Congrats!
😅 12:05 😅 😊
Hello neighbor! I just spent 22 days in June in St. Luke’s, 16 of those days in the Cardiac Intensive Care, code blue one time, difficult open heart surgery for 2 aortic valves removed and a sutured in new valve, the surgeon told me later that “we thought we had lost you 2 times”. The 2 aortic valves removed were my natural valve that went bad on me in 2017 at which time I had a TAVR. And then ….I had to have a pacemaker 6 days later. And they must have bought me enough versed to keep me from remembering everything. 😇 I am 72 and I sure am not bouncing back to normal like you have. The incident that caused my code was a malfunction in my swan ganz catheter and I started hemorrhaging into my airway. This is a very rare occurrence but the mortality rate is 78%. They truly saved my life. Was rushed back to the OR to fix it. But I want to join you in singing th praises of St.Luke’s. EVERYONE was so professional and caring. I would encourage any of my friends and family to get into the St. Luke’s system. Great hospital, great physicians,great NP’s , great care staff, oh I could go on and but I better shut up now, I get to rambling. 🎉🎉💔 2:57
I am glad to hear everything went well for you. It will inspire others to go through necessary heart surgery without too much fear. X
I had 3 mitral and aortic valves replacement. When I was 17 I had mechanical valves. I would not recommend young people to get mechanical valves because it will affect your pregnancy. You are totally dependent on the Coumadin medication (rat poison) and my INR can never be at a right level. I didn’t have much of a life. Can’t travel because I have to get my medication adjusted. The mechanical valves last for 12 years. As I was working out, I developed a stroke. My second valves replacement I had my two valves replaced with animal valves. I felt like a free bird, no medications needed. I travel as much as I want. It last me 15 years. I start getting shortness of breath and knew it was time to replace my valve. I picked up Covid in December and that made it worst. I develop pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). I was on a blood thinner so I chose to get the J&J Covid vaccine with no side effects. So my plan was to get the TVAR procedure for my 3rd surgery but unfortunately both valves need to be replaced and currently they only have the TVAR for aortic replacement not mitral. You can only have the TVAR done once. I went through another open heart surgery recently, got tissue valves again. I am now 45yo and still alive. 12 years ago TVAR didn’t exist. 10 years from now there will be greater technology to replace valves. It has been quite a journey but don’t be scared. The cardiac surgeons are really good and this is now a common procedure. There is comfort when you put your faith in God. I have a will written out and all, but it is not my time. Go into surgery with a positive attitude and look forward to what you will be able to do after surgery. The recovery process can be long and painful but you will heal and life will move on. God bless!
Thank you born with hole in heart valve patched multiple times then Ross procedure with mechanical valve then 10 yeas later moldy valve in my donor valve well its been 21 years for the mechanical valve and about 11 for the melody valve / stent. The melody valve is regurgitating more then normal they want to go in and remove the melody valve as much as possible because it's only 8mm big to relieve pressure from heart RV. Put bigger stent or replace valve if they can't cut the stent out I have been treated for endocarditis about 4 years ago nun was found growing but pick line to heart at home for 6 weeks it glad antibiotic worked I been open about 6 times already really nervous with all the stuff going on in today's world don't know if there in the best interest for me or for there program agenda any in put any one
Thank you!
How many times can you get a pig valve replaced? I had surgery in 2017 and I fear I already feel symptoms of shortness of breath, and always freak myself out if I need surgery, but I was always told you can only have 1 more surgery after the first.. thanks
Thank you all for sharing your experiences!! You are all unbelievably courageous. My best wishes for you all!
The heart ♥️ is incredibly made THATS what my physiology teacher said . The heart ❤️ can always be worked on however the other organs like liver and kidneys remain more challenging . Stay blessed everyone. one beat at a time .
I’m pleased to share I had a St Jude mechanical valve installed 32 years ago. I am on warfarin and monitor my INR at home.
Can you still hear the clicks? Do they disturb you?
@@anub9908 I do not hear the click but if you put your ear on my chest you will.
How often do you monitor the INR?
@@falischika6221 weekly. Range 2-3. I’m in range 95% of the time.
Dr. Chikwe performed my quadruple bypass in November of 2018. She was head of cardiology at Stony Brook Hospital on Long Island NY. She was caring and professional. My recovery was fast with no complications.
I am very grateful that she was my surgeon. Dr. Chikwe is a wonderful person and doctor.
Hi Mike, Great, great, great to hear that you had such a great surgical result with Dr. Chikwe!!! Congrats on the fast recovery and no complications. Wonderful!!!
Dr Chikwe preformed the same procedure on me 4/1/2019. She handled me like I was family. I knew after talking to her, I was in the best of care. She said my bypass was textbook, and was very routine for her. This may sound crazy but I was never nervous about having this surgery. She is a wonderful person and doctor. I say it in that order because she saw me as a person not a patient. If you need heart surgery and can get to her she is the best chance you will have, I am so sorry she left Long Island. But our loss is California’s gain!
Mike Milton Fast recovery with quadruple bypass, wow ! How are you doing now ? Thanks
I had an Aortic valve replacement 20 years ago. I have a Carbomedic valve and am on warfarin for life, I'm 69years old.
Dr. Joanna was such an inspiration. My aortic valve leaks, so its good to know that repairing the valve is better than replacing the valve if possible. I'm also in Afib and have an aneurysm, so all of this can be fixed at one time. Its good to know that all these symptoms are common. Eases my mind a lot.
Hi My Name Is Robert - I Had Heart Surgery On May 4th 2022 By Doctor Chikwe and Her Awesome Team at Cedar Sinai - I Will Tell You I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ! Thank You Dr Chikwe !! I Have Much Better Energy as well as Much Better Sleep ! I AM GRATEFUL !! Robert.
Hi Rob, Great to hear you had an excellent heart surgery outcome with Dr. Joanna Chikwe at Cedars!!! Enjoy the energy and the sleep!!!
She makes the whole process so much easier. She instills confidence regardless of the procedure.
I tend to be critical of many presentations like this intended for the general public. However, this one was really very good.
I had a wonderful team at St Joseph’s in Maryland. World renowned,
I'm currently in the hospital awaiting open heart surgery to have my aortic valve replaced and part of the aorta too
How are you doing?
I had a bovive Aortic valve replacement and Mitral valve repair nearly 10 years ago at age 63. Now the valve is failing and my Cardiologist put me on Beta Blockers. I now have symptoms and am hoping that I can avoid open heart surgery and have the Trans catheter procedure.
All good there? Same boat
Thankyou Adam.. you are an inspiration 👍👍
Thanks for the very kind words Mohit!
Thank You for the excellent video.
Great to hear Rich! We are glad to hear you enjoyed Dr. Chikwe's clinical experiences and research about life expectancy and heart valve disease therapies.
So beautifully explained...in normal English. Thank you so much.
You are most welcome! Great that this video about life expectancy and heart valve surgery helped you!
Are you saying American English abnormal? 🤣
I like Dr. Chikwe, God bless her
Thanks so much for the video! I was worried because my mother told me about a condition she needed looking at, and it has helped me to understand it more. God bless xxx
Great to hear! We are so happy this video life expectancy after heart valve surgery helped you and your mom!
Inteligent and beautiful...Dr Chikwe is an Angel
What you do is too valuable, thank you so much!
I’ve had two open heart surgeries. Now I am 14 weeks pregnant, I hope everything goes ok. I had a bovine valve replacement done 3 years ago.
Bovine valve life long...how many years sis? I had mitral valve replacement (mechanical TTK Chitra valve)done 2012..now I am 23 years old. I taking warfarin 2mg per day...and Ecosprin 75 mg, lasilactone. I had one abortion..incase I am pregnant now stoped warfarin and I take enaxparin sodium injection 0.6 ml..now doctor says my mechanical valve moment is less...so reoperation now..I choose biological valve sis...
Rose,i chose a bovine leaflet aortic valve replacement 6 yrars ago and now i"m in trouble. i need another valve because of the leaflets degeneration. i am eighty years old and in good shape. At the time they didn"t know the longevity of the bovine. Make sure you have a yearly Ekco.
@@frankieraymond your eighty year old or eighteen year old?.i am 23 years old...I had Mitral valve replacement done 2012...now reoperation...I choose bovine valve(biological valve) I feel very very fear..
@@frankieraymond Doctor says bovine valve life long may be 15 to 20 years....I am very confused....which valve are best... biological valve or mechanical valve...
@@frankieraymond yes, they explained to me I would need another replacement after 5-10 years. I was ok with that because I wanted to have a child. Next time I will get the mechanical valve and that will last me my life.
Thank you very much for this video, I have a Echo scheduled next Monday and will have more information at that point.
Glad the video with Dr. Chikwe about life expectancy was helpful Mike!!!
Awesome hospital, Cedar Sinai! I underwent a 3rd open heart surgery on Feb2021 of a mechanical valve performed by a one of the best heart surgeon Dr. Ramzy at Cedar-Sinai Hospital, LA.
He surely took great care of me.
I had my two other open heart surgeries in 2010 and 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital, LA.
In 2019, the heart physician at Good Samaritan Hospital who implanted a heart valve replacement in me, and it was the WRONG SIZE. I am still upset about the matter which caused more damage and TAVR, I will not trust that type of procedure, it caused me more problem. Avoid that TAVR procedure, it is a lazy way of fixing a valve.
Dr. Ramzy did a great performance, was very caring and took care of me until my return back to Guam this year 2021. God Bless him!
I will be visiting him on May2022.
My mom had biological valve 11 yrs back , today shefound out that 2nd surgery is needed , she is in a emotinal breakdown since she is mentally very weak and very afraid of surgeries . Can u give me ur experience , i have to console my mom
thank you so much.
Going on 6 1/2 years after aorta replacement due to a bicuspid situation that had gone undetected for sometime. Tremendous surgeon, team and facility at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA installed a bovine valve. Still doing fine but know a TAVR procedure will be upcoming at some point in the next several years. Thank you.
I had an aortic resection and valve replacement 10 years ago when I was 57. Currently my valve has a moderate to severe leak. Because I am 67 many recommend a redo surgery. One surgeon did recommend TAVR. I am in good shape and am weighing open heart again during this vital part of my life vs. later. If I got TAVR now it could last 7 years, but I would be at same cross roads. Love to hear from someone in same boat on how they decided. Also interested if anyone has seen this addressed in any videos or panel discussions. Thanks
The worst thing is I can't even ask questions without pissing off my surgeons! They don't tell you anything but expect you to just accept whatever they choose!
First, do your surgeons have mid-level such as a PA or nurse practitioner who you can ask questions? If not, any chance you can get a second opinion and get information. Going into surgery without feeling comfortable and having your questions answered, is pretty much 1960s versus 2021. Having your questions answered, will improve your comfort level and your recovery.
so true. they feel like god they do not have to answer to anyone,
I've had exactly the same experience I'm scared
Thanks
God Bless !!! Thankyou for information it truly helps::))
You are so welcome Sandy! Great to hear you enjoyed the video with Dr. Chikwe about life expectancy and heart valve surgery!!!
Can you please recommend a good surgeon here in the Philippines? Hope you reply. Thank you
What a great video!! I'm facing bypass surgery plus aortic valve replacement. I'm going into the cardiac cath lab next week and deciding which procedures my docs will go forward with. I have familial hypercholesterolimia and so many of my direct family members have had open heart surgery and valve replacements since 1974. My dad got the Starr Valve back in the 70's and Dr. Starr was part of that surgical team. It was a loud valve to be sure but I loved listening to it when I laid my head on dad's chest!! I feel so fortunate to live near a really exceptional group of cardiologists here in Corvallis Oregon, home of Oregon State University. Thanks again for this informative video!!
How did your surgery and recovery go? I'm facing the exact same thing in about 6 weeks.
How are you doing ?
@joannasunday how did you do ?
Adam - you won’t remember me but you provided some very valuable information when I had a a bicuspid valve replaced in 2012. I have a cow valve that I suspect is starting to fail - weakness in legs, hard to walk up stairs without panting, no endurance, etc. I have an appointment with my PCP this coming Friday.
Hey James, Great to hear from you again!!! Although, I wish it was under better circumstances. I'm so sorry to hear that your aortic valve may be starting to fail. Please keep me updated. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know!!!
James,i made the mistake of choosing a bovine aortic valve from direct flow because at the time ,six years ago the odds of the other valve i researched had a 30 percent failure rate. My leaflets have created a stenosis and i have just had a T.E.E. and now a cath to see how they can replace the valve. I am hoping they can drop another valve in it"s place
@@frankieraymond - I have my valve replaced with a cow valve as I did. Of want to be on blood thinners. It has been 10 years to the day. I am starting to exhibit shortness of breath, lack of energy and strength, no stamina, etc. PCP adjusted my medication by doubling the lisiniprol and cutting metoprol in half. It has been about 2 weeks and I have not noticed any change.
good luck.
I had a pig valve and it went bad now I have a mechanic valve now through all this scab broke loose calls me to have stroke but that was four years I'm trying to live with warfarin now try exercise it's not easy I'm trying to learn I'm trying to learn.
My mother is suffering from severe aortic stenosis and I'm confused about choosing the procedure. Tavr is considered to be best option but the longevity of the valve replaced cannot be assured and also stroke risks. I'm worried about doing an open heart but it assures the longevity
What did you choose ?? I’m also in same situation
I had a mechanical valve when I was 20. I was asymptomatic (in terms of pain) when the doctor told me to take surgery as it was enlarging my aorta and heart. He said to me -"you are not gonna make it to your 25th birthday with the present condition". I was born with a leaky valve, and from childhood, I knew this day would come but never imagined it would be at age 20. It was a hard decision to come up with, but now I am 24. For most of the part, I don't listen to the clicks, and when I hear them, it scares the shit out of me. I have noticed it gets loud during stressful days and clicking constantly increases anxiety. I would still recommend a mechanical valve over an organic valve the medication related to the valve become a habit in weeks. I knew I was on the younger side and would probably need another surgery in the future, and I would choose mechanical again over organic. But on the bright side, I am much more active and enjoy going to the gym did a 110lb bench press today.......... I hope this will help my younger folks understand their condition more.
I'm sooo scared of doing it.... I never tot at 25 I would have to do it.
Hi, I hope you are well. I would recommend you take advice from a couple of other surgeons/ cardiologists.
I know the feeling. Before making the decision, I thought this isn't a cure. I have to go through such intensive surgery and live with so many restrictions in life. But trust me, it was the best decision.
You can ask any doubts.
i was scared for my mother valve replacement at the age of 42 i thought she is too young for this, but you inspired me bro, thank you she is currently in hospital she has been operated 2 days ago, and i was searching about life after valve replacement and i found your comment,, it motivated me very much i will show your comment to my mom to motivate her 😭
@@asharsdiary5721 I hope your mother is feeling better. Speedy recovery to her😃.
I know a guy with the exact same story. Doc told him he'd be dead at 25 when he was 20. But he still refused the surgery. Today hes pushing 80. Makes you wonder
I’m having a tavr procedure in a few weeks. I’ll let you know
Great Carson!!! Our thoughts are with you!!!
how did it go..
@@lexilex616 went quite well I’m still amazed at this procedure. Crotch was sore for a while. To be expected I guess going through the artery.
@@carsonn863 Really great to hear. Someone I care about will have to get this surgery someday so it is nice to hear it going well for others.
what is the bright line for repair/replace vs not. I heard it's symptoms. If you have symptoms repair it, if not leave it? Is gaining 5 lbs of edema a day considered a symptom?
Hello from Wisconsin👋🏽 I found out 2 weeks ago that there is mild valvular disease in my aortic and tricuspid valves, and mild to moderate mitral valve regurgitation. My cardiologist is not concerned about it right now, but some people are telling me that I should get a second opinion.
Hi Felisa, Great to connect with you. You may want to read our new free eBook, "5 Critical Facts for Heart Valve Surgery Patients". There is some interesting data in the eBook about second opinions. Here is the link to download the free eBook - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/5-critical-questions-ebook. Hope that helps!
me too i had the same OP like you in Germany. stay strong and take it easy will be allreight okay.
Do you have any symptoms before?
Hey doctors, its great uplifting video. I just want to know that i had successful mitral valve repair in 2013. Now i had my Echo recently that shows mild regurgitation. Is it common to have mild regurgitation??? Can my valve last for another 25 years?? Now I am 23 years old,,,
I've got a moderate aortic leak. Doctor wants to do a biologic valve replacement, says I don't have underlying issues so recovery will be a slam dunk and greater health and vigor shall return.
I just found out from my Doctor that I have both Aortic & Mitral valves leaking. I also have 4 stents, a pacer, I am 70 years, an asthmatic since 8 years old, diabetic and anemic. I have another Echo scheduled in February, What should I be going over with my Cardiologist for my future. I also have aprox 1-1/2 yrs of battery remaining on my pacer.
I had to have a pacemaker fitted (and hadc3 since then and now waiting for the next one to be fitted
I had my first valve (porcine) replacement in 2005 for a bicupsid stenosis and regurgitation and in 2017 had a mechanical (St Judes) replacement., as the porcine valve had run its course and in the end was a mess and took twice the normal time to replace the valve.
This gal is great.....wow, I wish she were closer to talk with.
I had an aortic valve surgery 18 years ago. I’ve recently been having sharp and pressured pain in my heart area. When I went to the er they said it was nothing and to just take Tylenol for the pain.
I’m really scared, I want to live, my daughter was just born 1 month ago. I’m thinking if I should get a 2nd heart valve replacement surgery..?
My sister is 23yrs old doctor advised to arotic valve replacement surgery,, so mechanical or tissue type which one is better??
I want to ask a question about heart surgery can I?
I need 2 values replaced mirtal and aorta I'm flipping out I fell good other then that on my mind should I have it done no chest pains just test showed this
I had ablation in my leg for a leaking vien. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my procedure and I'm in alot of pain. What can I do to relieve the pain.
I had my bicuspid aortic replaced with a transcatheter procedure.. But one week later had (more than once ) I had complete heart block (3 third degree) and ended up having a pacemaker fitted, is that common, and I know that in ten years time it'll need replacing . The problem is that now there's a wire going through the valve) Can it still be done with the same transcatheter procedure.. You see the day after the op I walked out of the hospital with no pain.. I don't like to option of having my chest opened up and having to spend 5 days in hospital and 3 month recovery..
how do you convince the surgeon to go with a tissue valve? I can not use aspirin and I have issues with bleeding on beta blockers so I thing blood thinners will not be good for me.
my mother is 90 and just discovered a leaky aortic valve. What are the risk/reward of her having this procedure?
VERY GOOD
Thank you! Cheers!
My mom had mitral and tricuspid valve replaced by biological valve , she is in her 50s . At that time we didnt know a 2nd surgery will be needed in future but she came to know abt it after checkup . She have anxiety to surgeries and so she is in a emotional teardown . I wish she had undergone mech valves 😞. Is it really safe for 2nd surgery ?
I am 43 years old and was dignoised with Mitral valve prolapse when i was 15years old.I have since been on blockers and hypertensive drugs which i defort taking most times due to cost attached to buy the drugs and at times scarcity of drug supply in our public hospitals.I have had infections such as myocadio infections,enterobacta spicies,tuberculosis,renal dysfunction,toxic absorption which caused uptake of prebiotics to reduce G.E ,i have severe mygrain headaches,i am also being treated for cushing disease even if investigation are on going and headache investigation quering injury.I have had about 4 "sycopes " faintings.I would like to eventually stop uptake of medicines due to unfordable cost.What advice would you give me to save my life.Save my soul.
I am from ethiopia my 5yrs old is with dysplastic palmunary valve severe regurgitation hugely dilated mpa and moderate stonesis what can you advice me
Where can get you dear doctor
My Aortic valve was replaced at Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore in India in 1996 by veteran crdio thoracic surgen, Proff. Dr V Nandakumar. Since then, I have been taking Warferin daily. At present I don't have any problem.
Do you hear clicks? Do they disturb you?
@@anub9908I do, like a ticking clock. Disturbed me for a few months, now it puts me to sleep and I don't worry at all.
Amazing Dr but how on earth can some that's 30 years old have 20 years research behind them...what an amazingly young and healthy looking lady.
I had my Aortic valve replacement in 1981and for the past year it was missing beats, not regular as it was all the years. I take TENORMIN and once had Generic Tenormin with in 48 hours I had heart failure and landed 10 days in the hospital. I lost memory of the 10 days as I was given hospital medications and not taking that I was taking for the past 39 years. Since then heart is irregular beating.
how u doing now
I am 49 and have a bicuspid aortic valve which is getting replaced in a few weeks, i am getting a Ross procedure, my arteries are fine after my angiogram so its looking promising, plan B should it not be viable after being opened up is a mechanical valve, although i have a choice of bovine also but so many conflicting stories what is best, i think mechanical should i need it and hope it lasts long enough should i need a future op, technology improves even further as i feel i still have another 20yrs plus in me to give.
I was born with hole in heart valve had multiple surgery in life to patch eventually I had the Ross procedure then a mechanical valve in my left valve its been in me for twenty years little more that's how long they say they last I also have a Melody valve stent put in my other valve and that has been in me for just 10 years little over the mechanical valve is moderate damage but nothing to worry about they said Melody valve is ripping torn there's more regurgitating than last time Monday August 30th I am going into surgery do they want to open me up and cut out as much of the melody valve / stent as much as possible to relieve the pressure on my RV pretty terrified now that I'm older and making these decisions on my own done a lot of research about almost everything I'm nervous because I don't know if I'm part of a program and maybe they just want to retrieve mechanical valve the other option was put another stent in place they said that really would not help me because my spent that's their the melody valve is only eight millimeter opening and it would just make a small opening which would put more pressure and stress on my heart they said if they cannot cut it out that they had other valves and they could they got plenty donor valves they said they can replace the valve the valve is already a donor valve
Des,the bovine leaflets will fail after so many years they have found out. Mine have failed after six years and i am now going to find out if they can put another valve in it place. i had double coronary bipass in 2005 and tavr for aortic valve in 2016.
CAN GETTING BACK IN SHAPE CAN I BEAT THIS REPLACE OF AORTA VALUE REPLACEMENT
My relation had DVR Mechanical valve replacement.He is 50 years old now.How long he should take Prothrombin Test?How long he can survive?How long he should consult doctor? The guy is Financially weakened.Hence I am asking.Kindly reply ASAP
My mother has 2 rings inside her heart and she needs avr immediately. Will it affect the surgery or her life expectancy in any way?
How long years life expectancy of heart valve aortic for plastic? My grandma had heart problems her age is 56.
I will soon have surgery to repair/replace an "leaky" (aortic regurgitation) aortic valve. Recent discussions with my surgeon have resulted in three options, repair the valve, a biovalve (pig) or mechanical valve. Both my surgeon and myself prefer repair, but that may not be feasible. The next is the pig valve with the mechanical valve being a last resort. I am 71 (72 in August) and if the pig valve is implanted, does it's "lifetime" depend on how active/inactive I am after surgery? I work out and used to lift weights, but all that will be tempered due to my upcoming surgery. Thanks for any info you might be able to provide.
How did your surgery go?
Was it severe regurgitation ?
@@dalt992 went fantastic. Repaired with HAART annuloplasty ring so no mechanical or bio-valve replacement required. Back to lifting weights, cardio and no limits on exercise.
Hello Mam... I m from India n want to have ur advice for my mother as is suffering from mild leakage from heart valve... How can I contact u?
I was discovered a bicuspid aortic valve with regurgitation and palpitations 7 years ago. Im 32 now and all my cardiologist is saying is we only need yearly checkup for ultrasound. But im having more than 10 heart stutters and miss heartbeats that its driving me crazy and despite keep telling this to cardiologist nothing changes and i dont know what else to do. Living in fear day after day
Go on the web and do some deep research on cardiologists in your area. Get a 2nd opinion. Your doctor sounds like a dozer! No one should have to live in fear everyday. Ask God for guidance and get that second opinion from a good doctor. The problem is these days, it’s limited as to what we can search on the web…but I have a good feeling you will persevere and find one!
Hi, my Dad, 92 has been diagnosed with severe TR and has been experiencing all the symptoms, ie fatigue, shortness of breath, ascites in abdomen and edema in legs. He never had any surgery previously, was a prostate cancer survivor 25yrs ago, what do you advise? What is the oldest patient the new trans catheter procedure has been done successfully before? Thanks
Hi Angelo, Did your dad get the surgery? My dad is almost 89 so we are concerned he may be too old for the TAVI procedure.
@@GayPelletier Hi Gay, my Dad actually opted to put the procedure on hold since he has been responding well to the meds (entresto) and has no symptoms anymore. They successfully removed the ascitic fluid with no repeat buildup and swelling in the legs has also stopped. How is your Dad doing?
@@angelodizon9528 My dad had two stent procedures and he felt better immediately. Next is a pacemaker and then the aortic valve replacement. The stents have improved blood flow and he's now stronger and less frail in general so we think he'll do just fine. Fingers crossed.
can you fix to aortic mechanical valve and mitral valve on the same time?
i had 2 tissue aortic valve replacement my next has to be mechanical but im having problems with the mitral valve too.
in 7 or 8 more year is my next aortic valve surgery.
im 45 years old
Im still happy even i have mechanical valve surgery, 4 years now and lifetime take warfarin 2.5 mg and every 2 months check my inr 😘
Hi Josie! Great to hear you are doing great 4 years after your heart valve replacement surgery!!! Keep on tickiin!
How do you maintain your INR? What side effects do your observe by taking warfarin daily?
@@SumitKumar82017 i had mitral valve replacement (TTK Chitra valve )2012..I taking warfarin 2 mg per day at 6 o clock..with Ecosprin 75 mg tablet, lasilactone..I am 24 years old.my side effect 3 times nose blood,and 2 times blood clot my heart... doctor says mechanical valve moment is less so again reoperation now I choose biological Valve...
@@dhivya8551 why did u need again surgery?
Is there a good hospital like C. ❤️ C. here in Illinois? Bc my husband’s insurance won’t let me go back to Cleveland Clinic. Thank You Very Much
Hi Sue, You can find a few hospitals in Illinois that specialize in heart valve surgery here - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-valve-clinics.php. Hope that helps!
I am 49 years old and had two times AVR surgeries in India. What is my life expectancy because still I am struggling with lots of issues which my doctor ignores
Hi there! I have aortic mechanical valve and I am planning my pregnancy this year. It is a very stressful situation and it would be amazing if the doctor could explain if it is safe to have a baby. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Do you know any doctors here to recommend ? Thank you
Good question. Have you watched this video yet about heart valve disease and pregancy? th-cam.com/video/yiijz5b3wiM/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I recommend Dr Bejal Pandaya at St Bartholomew’s hospital in london she’s amazing and has helped many women with mechanical valves to give birth naturally. They have specialist clinics for pregnant women with heart disease all over the country.
I was told I could not get pregnant if I get the mechanical valve, that’s the whole reason why I got the bovine one.
You didn't mention the tricuspid valve issue in regards to procedure and outcome.
Exactly! It is an ignored valve by doctors
My is 88 years. Can she have a leaky valve replacement. Ambrose Daly
Hi,
My Mother is having Severe Calcific Aortic Stenosis(PSG= 76mmHg) with Mild Aortic Regurgitation.
Mild Tricuspid Regurgitation (RSVP= 42mmHg)
Please help what should we do.
Hi Neha, We would encourage you to contact your mom's medical team to learn more about her specific condition. If you would like to learn more about heart valve disease and treatment, you may want to visit our website at www.heart-valve-surgery.com. Our thoughts are with you and your mom!
i had to have valve tissue replacement i was 30year age now after four years the doctors are telling me that i have to have reopration with mechanical valve but i feels bad becouse it was the time i have been trying to get pregnant what do advise me doc?
I’m the only person in the country/world who had two mitral valve replacements and it was successful usually they have to be wait 6 months or more but my new valve got re infected and they needed my permission to not wait to save my life
You are not alone! I am into my third year living with my fourth mitral valve replacement. I had one in 1982, 1992, 1996, and 2019. All have been mechanical.
You should
Ask your Dr about the Watchman. I had the TAVR implant and in about 3 months I had the Watchman implant nd in another 3 months I began a baby aspirin 1/day for life.
Drs thank you for this upload. Do you think that Drinking Arjuna Tea will help with leaky heart valve. Also there are acupressure points for helping with leaky heart valves.
Hi, Unfortunately, we do not have any information regarding how tea can impact leaky heart valves. Considering that heart valve disease is structural, we are not not aware of teas being used to treat heart valve disease.
🎉I had heart valve surgery. Age 79. Dr Bolton suc ess in Raleigh NC
I have just been told I have two heart valves which are slightly leaky after an echocardiogram. Nothing more has been said. Is it normal or common to have this.
Hi Mitzi, Great question. It is not uncommon for patients to have slightly leaking valves. That said, it is important that you get regular check-ups to ensure that the valve disease does not worsen. The good news is that you are aware of this now. Many times patients are not diagnosed with lightly leaking valves which can lead to problems in the future. Hope this helps!!
How do we get an appointment with her. Judy
Hi there RV! You can contact Dr. Chikwe at (866) 345-1289. Hope that helps!
I’m 81 years old and need an an aortic valve replacement. Is there an older man who has had this if so i would like to know of your experience. Thanks, Mike
My dad is 88 and just had two stent procedures (8 stents implanted). They went through his radial artery both times. He went home the same day and felt stronger immediately. Next is the pacemaker and then the valve replacement. I'll let you know how he does. Fingers crossed. Do you know if they are going through your femoral artery or your radial artery?
Is it common for someone to have 3 mitral valve surgery of a leaking mitral valve within a year? All three was replaced with mechanic. What can be the cause?
Hi, Thanks for your question. We have not heard of another situation where a patient - with a mechanical mitral valve -needs to have three replacements in one year. This may happen. We have just not heard of a specific patient case to refer to.
She’s a bad ass!
Bypass surgeon too at your hospital?
first she said they cant really repair aortic stenosis valve so they repace it . Then he asked about aortic valve repair and she said its better to repair if theres regurgitation, so are they saying repair can be done ony for aortic regugitation but not for aortic stenosis?
Great question and point. Yes, typically aortic valves that are stenotic are not repaired. On the other hand, aortic valves that are regurgitant (leaky) may be repairable.
I need Heart surgery replace mitral value and aorta value I'm scared to death having panic attacks any information anyone can give me I sure could use it PLEASE
I had AVR And aneurysm repaired with valsalvar gelweave graph on the ascending aorta. I'm 65 and had surgery three years ago. I'm doing good just have dizziness at times especially when I get stressed. I'm seeing an ENT for dizziness now. I take warfarin. I have a On - X titanium aortic valve in place and no problems with it so far. I'd recommend it! Try not to worry and Pray about it. Dr Edward Chen was my surgeon. He is working and teaching at Dukes University in N.C. He is a specialist in this area highly recommended! Don't delay.
Is this operation expensive?
I had valve replacement in 98 or 99 at age 41, now 66, chose a human valve, so far so good
What about new organic aortic valves? They last as i heard it around 20-30years?
I have a new tissue valve, called RESILIA, and the lasting of the valve is approximately 30+ years!
@@pepinojordan I have it too, Resilia, hope it will last at least 20 years
@@emanuehl777 it will. Bless you!
emanuehl777 so glad the pigs are getting a break!
@@marianmartin9441 je jeli 😂
I have Aortic Valve Stenosis
. I’m having animal replacement. I’m scared!!!! They say mine is genetic. One of my valves didn’t develop
Please please l need your advice
In 2000 I had 2 valves (M& A) (Tricuspid repaired) replaced (mechanical) at Cleveland ❤️ Clinic. Now one is calcified. One Dr says yes to surgery, another says no. I called Cleveland ❤️ Clinic & they say yes. My husband’s insurance won’t let me go back to C.C. bc there’s heart Drs here in IL. I’m confused bc MY heart Dr says no to it, BUT HE DID says he’d like to swap them out with tissue valves in case I’d have to have it again (that’s why I’m confused). I’m 64 & have other health issues. I have AVN in my extremities, I had one hip replaced & I’m about to go in for my R shoulder next. I also lost my lrg intestine to the blood supply being cut off too.
I have Extensive Family History with Heart Problems! Mom passed @40 yrs, Brother.passed young, Brother now is now in hospital w1 artery. Sister has stents.
I’m Out of Breath when I cross the room. Use a wheelchair now. Or a scooter. Should I push my Dr for the surgery??
I hope you are doing well now. It is common for insurance to deny per policy first round, but approve upon appeal or appeal of appeal. If (as in your case) you can't get care locally you have a good case for traveling to the place where you can. Be the squeaky wheel! Best of luck to anyone facing that circumstance.
How did it become calcified?
I have moderate Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
you need to have them repaired asap. are you coughing up everyday?
@@dennislurvey3235 No I'm not coughing, I see my Cardiologist once a year and when I do he does a Echocardiogram to see how bad it's getting.
@@brooklynq4624 valves only get worse they don't heal on their own. your valve can get worse and kill you before your doctor could ever get off his yacht.
@@dennislurvey3235 That is why he does a MRI, I'm not getting symptoms now. He said when it get worse they will fix it.
@@brooklynq4624 How long have u diagnosed your heart problem? Plz ans..
Can you suggest a brilliant heart valve repair surgeon in the U.K.? My consultant talks a lot about the risks as I am 77, but I’d love to know a second opinion.
Hi Jennifer, Great idea getting a second opinion. Where do you live in the UK? Once we know where you live, we are hopeful that we might be able to help you find another surgeon to consult with.
Professor Victor Tsang is amazing he did my aortic valve replacement surgery and saved my life four years on no complications. He works at Great Ormond Street, UCLH and St Barts.
My 14 year old best friend had a mechanical valve replacement yesterday and I want to ask that is there any risk of sudden death after the surgery?
Is your best friend recovered well?
@@gopinathreddy3409 yes
What about triscupid annuloplasty life expectancy ??
I too need information about triscuipd valve repair but unfortunately this valve rarely gets attention from doctors
My mother current age 54 underwent mechanical mitral valve replacement surgery 11yrs ago. Since 4 yrs she has developed arrhythmia. What are survival rates in such patients ? Please answer we are very stressed.
Hi Ayushi - Unfortunately, we do not know the answer to your question. We would encourage you to ask your mother's medical team to learn more. I'm sorry we can not be of more help to you and your mom! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Thankyou
Hey ayushi is your mother doing fine now?
Just had AV replacement 5 and CABG months ago. Chose biological valve instead of mechanical valve for many reason despite the fact I know I’ll likely have to get another biological valve in time. Never want to undergo this surgery again but in my job, I can’t risk bleeding so taking warfarin the rest of my life is not an option. 😢
This is the same situation my husband was in almost 12 years ago when he discovered he had a critical stenosis due to a bicuspid valve, and like you, he chose a tissue valve for his AVR due to his occupation because he couldn’t take anticoagulant to and continue his profession. He just saw his cardiologist 2 months ago and he said the valve sounded good. He has an echo later this month which will give a more definitive look at the valve.
Does mild to moderate require surgery?
@@dghfarm1974Thanks for the comments can you tell me at what age your husband had this tissue valve and which company valve exactly as it lasted 12 years I am also searching for similar valve for myself I am 35