I just had a mechanical valve replacement 2 months ago. I chose that over the tissue valve since a tissue one was only going to last 10 years. Since I’m 55 years old.... I didn’t want to have another surgery in 10 years. I was only in the hospital for five days after the surgery. And I’m starting cardiac rehab in two days. Everything went well with my surgery!!!!!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Were you diagnosed a long time before you needed surgery? I'm 64 and was told my stenosis is moderate. I've also had a heart murmur that I was told was benign since my 20's. I have almost no symptoms just had a bit of slight slight pressure in my chest a few times. I feel fortunate the doctor suggested an echo cardiogram as a "baseline" and was a bit surprised with results. I now am seeing a cardiologist. He told me based on my echo and listening to my heart that his guess is I have a year or two before needing a valve.
@@jefjefjef hi thanks for asking. Recently had yearly echo and now Borderline severe. Saw a cardiac surgeon and he said I’m not bad enough to have surgery as I also still have no symptoms. Said because of my age and that I’m otherwise in great health, he would only recommend a pig valve not tavr- which is what I had hoped for. TAVR sounded so much less invasive than open heart.
Dr. Trento was my dad's main cardio doc back in the early 90s when he underwent a heart transplant. Good memories of a good, caring, professional doctor. Thank you!
@@HeartValveSurgery I wanted to know about mitral valve replacement for a 45 year old woman.His mitral valve needs to be replaced very soon, but I don't know which one would be best. Please help with information on which one would be better and if it would have complications.
I felt like I was in a classroom & if he was to give a pop quiz I would get an A. I have a mechanical aortic,it will b 16yrs old 7/22. It replaced a tissue valve. May God bless this surgeon.
Dr. Trento did my last heart surgery in 1997 its been 25yrs today with the same valve & no issues. If it wasn’t for him i wouldn’t be here right now 4 open heart surgeries in 9 months at the age of 7.
Great to hear Dr. Trento took care of you! For those wanting to learn more about Dr. Trento, please click this link - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Alfredo-Trento-Los+Angeles-California.php.
Why THREE??? I'm scheduled for surgery in October, they dont know if they will do repair or replacement yet but I'm 60 so the tissue valve doesnt sound good if I'd have to go back thru all this again in 10 years and not have the insurance I do now at work
@@prakashchhetry8428 I'm already on blood thinner since I had Afib back in January- Eliquis, the issue is all Ive read is the tissue valves might be expected to last 10 years, I dont want to go thru this again at age 70 and with whatever I might have for insurance since I wont be working at my present job then and it has great insurance that covers everything 100% after the $2500 deductable, once I reture from that job that insurance wont be there any more, I'd be on something like medicare and all I hear about that is how bad it is.
Victorian Sculptures well, 1978 the first one when I was 19 it was not successful I passes out!,, and 1979 the second one and the big one went very well. Now I am 65 and already on blood thinner.
Thanks, I had a mithral valve fixing surgery 4 months ago in Helsinki Meilahti hospital. I´m back at work and overall life is better than before. I really appreciate the technology and if I think of the operation done in my chest it´s simply mind blowing!
Doctor iam really impressed the way you put forward your experience how to treat Valve replacements without any flaws over the years . Incoming years you would definitely do more wonders by getting the patients treated successfully and live a very healthy and happy life
Thank you doctor Alfredo,you have put my mind at ease.I have to have a valve replacement and have been concerned.I am more informed now about the procedure.Keep safe.
33 years old, just had mechanical aortic valve placed. Sucks I have to take Coumadin forever now when my hobbies are motorcycle riding, working on cars/bikes, etc. But I guess I should be grateful.
dont be hard on ur self. true, im 38 like me and u have to take pils like me but did anyone warned you that organic cow or pig valve can say godbay in 6 years? trust me u or someone else choozed good. take pils. do blood test and forget about failing valve😄
Marvelous invention and marvelous medical teams that install these valves. I recently had the aortic valve installed, and believe it will help lengthen my lifetime.
THANK YOU for such an informative video! I have a hard decision which type to choose. I am 54 years old now, I had a repair of coarctation of the aorta at age 5 and have enjoyed an active life all this time. I have recently had a workup and will need a replacement aortic valve due to severe stenosis found. Thank you for helping me with your knowledge.
I was diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation and my biggest wish in life is that I would see my 3 years old daughter celebrate her 18 th birthday.... moreover I have learnt to be greatful for every second am living.
I'm 30 yo diagnosed with critical stenosis of biscupid aortic valve... I was implanted with on x valve (aorta) I'm now 1 year after surgery and feel a lot better than before ....the main issue I have after surgery is a bit of anxiety ...and valve is a bit loud but don't bother me too much ...I hope to live to old age...I'm on warfarin so bleeding is a risk
Hi David, I need please your experience as I'm 36 Years old man, Diagnosed with severe aortis Stenosis due to heavy calcification plus congenital bicuspid aortic valve, also now I have regurgitation in the aortic and mitral valves, now i get symptoms of light headed, diziness, mild chest pain, mild shoulder pain, i was called by the public system ( a senior registral ) does the operation to do the operation just before Easter 2017 but I wasn't ready as a doctor told me that it is better to do the surgery by a catheter ( TAVI ) and to wait for the private health insurance sorted which sould take another 10 months ( The only difference that the I can choose the surgeon that I like to do the surgery ) as I live in Australia. so my question is Have you done yours through TAVI or just conventional open heart surgery? do you think is it better to do it ASAP or it doesn't matter also does it make difference to do it in summer or winter? did you get a tissue valve or a mechanical one? I asked you because you have similar circumstances Thanks for your time , Bassem
Hello pal am from Banglore (India) i had AVR surgery last 4months back and I had implanted a mechanical valve even am Taking warfarin tablet my question is that everything ok in ur health condition and suggest me how to maintain PT INR target & tl me ur food routine and sum other important things to maintain ma health condition
Thank you. I have a 20-year-old who has an opening between the ventricles and a defect in the valve, the doctor decided to replace the valve with a mechanical one through a chest opening operation, knowing that he does not complain of any symptoms. I am from Iraq and I am very afraid for him, he is my only son. Please reassure me, thank you. 🙏🙏🙏
I had a tvar for the aortic valve in 2016 and chose the cow leaflet valve not realizing it would fail after six years. i am now in trouble and have to have a valve replacement and have had a T.E.E yesterday and tomorrow the Dr. will do a cath. to determine what they are going to do. I am eighty years old now and in good health my size valve is 25mm.
Im very happy i have onx mechanical arotic valve now for ten years . Lot less warfaran needed Best choice ive ever made. Had surgery at St. Lukes in Houston .
I'm 35 and about to undergo my 2nd open heart surgery. 6 years ago I had an ascending aortic aneurysm treated. Now my aortic valve needs to be replaced. I thought we'd be able to 3d printing valves with stem cells by now...
Hi Jerome, Great question. It think Dr. Alfredo Trento is sharing the idea that the more a surgeon does a procedure, the more familiar they become with its nuances and intricacies. Like many things, the more you do it, the better you get. I think they call that the "learning curve". I hope that helps!
When will TAVR be made available for regurgitation, specifically for those who have a bicuspid valve. Appreciate there are technical challenges and risks with this procedure as well.
Thank you doctor.. i had MVP replacement machanic 15 year ago.. im still doing fine but sometime i face problem like mini stroke. but MVP replacement still working fine.. i got treatment im good. My question should have again MVP replacement again in future. Im 26 year .
My son is 8years old. He is bicupsid aortic valve with severe AR. Ross operation or Aortic valve replacement which will best for his whole life. Open heart surgary Or micro surgary?
Hello Doctor. I am a 28 year old man and I have a congenital anomaly under the aortic valve. Do you recommend removing the membrane by surgery? Or that the catheter is useful in my case !! Please help and apologize for the low level of writing language. Thank you so much
25% chance of permanent brain damage if you are on a heart-lung machine. www.apa.org/monitor/may01/bypass Don't take the risk. Just improve your diet and reduce your cholesterol.
I was just diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and it troubles me that I had to do my own homework on what this is because my doctors has told me absolutely no-then but told me not to worry about it because its mild Narrowing. OK but what will be done about it. They gave no comment. I have been floating as tho I'm going to pass out. I told the doctor and she said just go lay down and elevate my legs then monitor my blood pressure. That was it. What do I need to do about this ?
Not all patients that have aortic valve stenosis require valve replacement. There’s different degrees of it. Typically includes shortness of breath, swelling, chest tightness, and chest pain. Aortic Valve stenosis is quite common and is normal part of the aging process. Do what the doctor says, Keep blood pressure low, and legs elevated because when you legs are in dependent position, the heart works much harder. You probably just have a mild form of it which doesn’t require any surgical intervention at this time. Make sure you get your physicals done every year.
I have stenosis for over 15 years. They keep monitoring every 2 years. With an echo they can see the bloodflow speed, the surface area and the backflow. Nothing to worry about. When the day comes you will have options to live a long life.
I have just been diagnosed with heart valve problems & i am now worried i would like to know what caused the problem & is there any cure ,like would excercise help to strengthen the valve or is once it has happened the only cure is surgery, if any one can advise me i would like to know & why has it developed with me. 20years ago i had a triple heart by-pass & have been perfectly okay since but now this has developed but why.
Hi , I need please your experience as I'm 36 Years old man, Diagnosed with severe aortis Stenosis due to heavy calcification plus congenital bicuspid aortic valve, also now I have regurgitation in the aortic and mitral valves, now i get symptoms of light headed, diziness, mild chest pain, mild shoulder pain, i was called by the public system ( a senior registral ) does the operation to do the operation just before Easter 2017 but I wasn't ready as a doctor told me that it is better to do the surgery by a catheter ( TAVI ) and to wait for the private health insurance sorted which sould take another 10 months ( The only difference that the I can choose the surgeon that I like to do the surgery ) as I live in Australia. so my question can I do my surgery through TAVI or just conventional open heart surgery? do you think is it better to do it ASAP or it doesn't matter also does it make difference to do it in summer or winter? Thanks for your time , Bassem
Bassem I am in Perth and had aortic stenosis and Valve replaced with a mechanical in Feb 2017 If you would like any info regarding things I learned along the way through lots of research, please contact me via facebook. I am easily found.
@@bryanjary9691 Hi mate. I'm about to have valve replacement surgery next week. I am 54 and leaning towards the mechanical valve option. Can you tell me please how loud is the sound that people hear and if managing warfarin tablets and blood tests have led to a major change in lifestyle? Thank you.
@@69columbus I can only hear mine through a stethoscope. It has been seven years for me now . Just a distant memory. Warfarin has had no impact on my life whatsoever. I eat what I want and I drink alcohol in moderation four or five days of the week.
My husband had an aortic valve replacement at age 38. He had open heart surgery The murmur was discovered at about age 12 during a sports physical, the dr. said the only thing to do at that time was to lead a quiet life and not stress the heart by playing sports. That was in 1969. My husband did all sports and was good at them. He never felt bad until late 1994 when he was getting bronchitis constantly and started to need naps and got tired easily. So, he has done great since 1995. He has a yearly echo and dr visit, he has to take coumadin..that is a pain in the butt. This metal valve will last his entire life. They would not do a pig valve as they only last 5 years in a man as young as my husband. he got a metal St Jude's valve. This valve will extend your life..so you will not die any sooner. Obviously, you will eventually die of something..car crash, heart attack, drug overdose. My husband was told his heart could easily last til he is 80 as he is now. Indefinitely would be a good answer.Obviously if you have the surgery when you are 80 you will live shorter than a person who has it done at age 35.
I just had a mechanical valve replacement 2 months ago. I chose that over the tissue valve since a tissue one was only going to last 10 years. Since I’m 55 years old.... I didn’t want to have another surgery in 10 years. I was only in the hospital for five days after the surgery. And I’m starting cardiac rehab in two days. Everything went well with my surgery!!!!!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Were you diagnosed a long time before you needed surgery? I'm 64 and was told my stenosis is moderate. I've also had a heart murmur that I was told was benign since my 20's. I have almost no symptoms just had a bit of slight slight pressure in my chest a few times. I feel fortunate the doctor suggested an echo cardiogram as a "baseline" and was a bit surprised with results. I now am seeing a cardiologist. He told me based on my echo and listening to my heart that his guess is I have a year or two before needing a valve.
@@amyintn2686 how are you now? my girl friend just had bio valve replacement couple years ago in her 20s
@@jefjefjef hi thanks for asking. Recently had yearly echo and now Borderline severe. Saw a cardiac surgeon and he said I’m not bad enough to have surgery as I also still have no symptoms. Said because of my age and that I’m otherwise in great health, he would only recommend a pig valve not tavr- which is what I had hoped for. TAVR sounded so much less invasive than open heart.
How much cost..sir..tellme
Coumadin for the rest of your life will be a major game changer.
Dr. Trento was my dad's main cardio doc back in the early 90s when he underwent a heart transplant. Good memories of a good, caring, professional doctor. Thank you!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@@HeartValveSurgery
I wanted to know about mitral valve replacement for a 45 year old woman.His mitral valve needs to be replaced very soon, but I don't know which one would be best.
Please help with information on which one would be better and if it would have complications.
I felt like I was in a classroom & if he was to give a pop quiz I would get an A. I have a mechanical aortic,it will b 16yrs old 7/22. It replaced a tissue valve. May God bless this surgeon.
Hi Zoya! We loved hearing how this video with Dr. Trento was helpful in educating you!
Dr. Trento did my last heart surgery in 1997 its been 25yrs today with the same valve & no issues. If it wasn’t for him i wouldn’t be here right now 4 open heart surgeries in 9 months at the age of 7.
Great to hear Dr. Trento took care of you! For those wanting to learn more about Dr. Trento, please click this link - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Alfredo-Trento-Los+Angeles-California.php.
Thank you very well explained and reduces my fear of what I am facing.
Great to hear! Thanks!
I had mitral w pig tissue done 41/2 years ago. Before surgery felt like I wouldn’t live. Now care on a normal life at 81.
Love reading this story about your pig valve and your enhanced quality of life!
I am a biomedical engineering student and this video was very informative. Thank you for you're thorough explanation.
Great to hear!
I will have a Mitral replacement very soon, this will be my third open heart surgery, thank you for the very good explanation.
We pray for speedy and successful recovery
Why THREE??? I'm scheduled for surgery in October, they dont know if they will do repair or replacement yet but I'm 60 so the tissue valve doesnt sound good if I'd have to go back thru all this again in 10 years and not have the insurance I do now at work
@@HobbyOrganist for your age tissue valve is best for you.
You don't require to be on blood thinners.
@@prakashchhetry8428 I'm already on blood thinner since I had Afib back in January- Eliquis, the issue is all Ive read is the tissue valves might be expected to last 10 years, I dont want to go thru this again at age 70 and with whatever I might have for insurance since I wont be working at my present job then and it has great insurance that covers everything 100% after the $2500 deductable, once I reture from that job that insurance wont be there any more, I'd be on something like medicare and all I hear about that is how bad it is.
Victorian Sculptures well, 1978 the first one when I was 19 it was not successful I passes out!,, and 1979 the second one and the big one went very well. Now I am 65 and already on blood thinner.
Thanks, I had a mithral valve fixing surgery 4 months ago in Helsinki Meilahti hospital. I´m back at work and overall life is better than before. I really appreciate the technology and if I think of the operation done in my chest it´s simply mind blowing!
you have just changed bro. I have changed both aortic and mitral before 27 yrs in kathmandu nepal and its working well till this time.
How much its cost sir for the valve repair?
Great to hear!
Doctor iam really impressed the way you put forward your experience how to treat Valve replacements without any flaws over the years .
Incoming years you would definitely do more wonders by getting the patients treated successfully and live a very healthy and happy life
Very nice words for Dr. Trento. Thank You!
Thank you doctor Alfredo,you have put my mind at ease.I have to have a valve replacement and have been concerned.I am more informed now about the procedure.Keep safe.
how are you now my friend?
@@jefjefjef still waiting...hospital staff overworked. Covid has slowed everything down. Hopefully I will have my procedure soon. Thanks.
@@jefjefjef going in on Sunday 20 for my operation.
@@sacoolman bro r u alive?
@@abhiabhilash5634 so far..I had the surgery in February 2022 and am still here.Thanks for asking.
33 years old, just had mechanical aortic valve placed. Sucks I have to take Coumadin forever now when my hobbies are motorcycle riding, working on cars/bikes, etc.
But I guess I should be grateful.
Really appreciate your attitude Mr. B! Yes, being grateful to be alive is a worthy trade-off. Our thoughts are with you!
dont be hard on ur self. true, im 38 like me and u have to take pils like me but did anyone warned you that organic cow or pig valve can say godbay in 6 years? trust me u or someone else choozed good. take pils. do blood test and forget about failing valve😄
Marvelous invention and marvelous medical teams that install these valves. I recently had the aortic valve installed, and believe it will help lengthen my lifetime.
Great update. Thanks!
THANK YOU for such an informative video! I have a hard decision which type to choose. I am 54 years old now, I had a repair of coarctation of the aorta at age 5 and have enjoyed an active life all this time. I have recently had a workup and will need a replacement aortic valve due to severe stenosis found. Thank you for helping me with your knowledge.
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Very good
Great!
Thank you , i am taking cardiology block right now and i find this very helpful, pease wish me luck :)
Best of luck!
Best of luck, by God grace u will be fine
Excellent video. Should be shown to anyone needing the surgery.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words about this video!
I was diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation and my biggest wish in life is that I would see my 3 years old daughter celebrate her 18 th birthday.... moreover I have learnt to be greatful for every second am living.
Did you get the procedure? We would love to see your wish transformed into reality someday!
I'm 30 yo diagnosed with critical stenosis of biscupid aortic valve... I was implanted with on x valve (aorta) I'm now 1 year after surgery and feel a lot better than before ....the main issue I have after surgery is a bit of anxiety ...and valve is a bit loud but don't bother me too much ...I hope to live to old age...I'm on warfarin so bleeding is a risk
Hi David, I need please your experience as I'm 36 Years old man, Diagnosed with severe aortis Stenosis due to heavy calcification plus congenital bicuspid aortic valve, also now I have regurgitation in the aortic and mitral valves, now i get symptoms of light headed, diziness, mild chest pain, mild shoulder pain, i was called by the public system ( a senior registral ) does the operation to do the operation just before Easter 2017 but I wasn't ready as a doctor told me that it is better to do the surgery by a catheter ( TAVI ) and to wait for the private health insurance sorted which sould take another 10 months ( The only difference that the I can choose the surgeon that I like to do the surgery ) as I live in Australia. so my question is Have you done yours through TAVI or just conventional open heart surgery? do you think is it better to do it ASAP or it doesn't matter also does it make difference to do it in summer or winter? did you get a tissue valve or a mechanical one? I asked you because you have similar circumstances Thanks for your time , Bassem
Hello pal am from Banglore (India) i had AVR surgery last 4months back and I had implanted a mechanical valve even am Taking warfarin tablet my question is that everything ok in ur health condition and suggest me how to maintain PT INR target & tl me ur food routine and sum other important things to maintain ma health condition
Great to hear you are feeling better after your Onx valve.
Bhai m bhi india se hu apko bicuspid valve tha kya@@bharathkumar7550
Thank you. I have a 20-year-old who has an opening between the ventricles and a defect in the valve, the doctor decided to replace the valve with a mechanical one through a chest opening operation, knowing that he does not complain of any symptoms. I am from Iraq and I am very afraid for him, he is my only son. Please reassure me, thank you. 🙏🙏🙏
Great to hear. Please give our best to your son!
I had a tvar for the aortic valve in 2016 and chose the cow leaflet valve not realizing it would fail after six years. i am now in trouble and have to have a valve replacement and have had a T.E.E yesterday and tomorrow the Dr. will do a cath. to determine what they are going to do. I am eighty years old now and in good health my size valve is 25mm.
How are you doing now?
Im very happy i have onx mechanical arotic valve now for ten years . Lot less warfaran needed Best choice ive ever made. Had surgery at St. Lukes in Houston .
Great to hear the On-X valve replacement is working out well for you!
Thank you Sir! This helped me so much for my studying. I was looking everywhere for this to understand faster. :)
Great to hear!
I have this valve now. Im 27years old. So far so good. :)
What is the prognosis after valve replacement
Which valve sir? The last one???
The ome in the middle
Great!
Great presentation.
May the lmighty God help all who come acros this. Your excellancy laid apath to survival.
Thank you somuch.
So nice of you! Thanks!
My father had double valve replacement surgery just 3 days ago at Epic Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Hope your father is doing well!
@HeartValveSurgery Yes, he is absolutely fine now and working back to normal life.
@@arjunsinhjadeja594 Fantastic! 😀😀😀
I'm 35 and about to undergo my 2nd open heart surgery. 6 years ago I had an ascending aortic aneurysm treated. Now my aortic valve needs to be replaced. I thought we'd be able to 3d printing valves with stem cells by now...
Great, futuristic thinking! Hopefully some day!
And now I know thanks you answered a lot of questions I had. Best video on this topic I found. Your a smart man
Thanks for the kind words!
Am 61 years old I had mechanical valve replacement in 1991
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing Salum!!!
U inspired me thank u I have my open heart' surgery
All points are amazing 👏
Great to hear you enjoyed the video about heart valve replacement options!!!
You say there is a difference between a hospital doing 10 surgeries per year vs one doing hundreds per year. Which one would you recommend?
Hi Jerome, Great question. It think Dr. Alfredo Trento is sharing the idea that the more a surgeon does a procedure, the more familiar they become with its nuances and intricacies. Like many things, the more you do it, the better you get. I think they call that the "learning curve". I hope that helps!
Dr.
Can TAVR be done on a prosthetic valve?
Yes, TAVR in bioprosthetic tissue valve may work. We would encourage you to discuss with your medical team.
Thank you very much ! Greetings from Amsterdam OLVG (were i live near by) . Very well explained !
Glad you enjoyed it!
When will TAVR be made available for regurgitation, specifically for those who have a bicuspid valve. Appreciate there are technical challenges and risks with this procedure as well.
Have you heard of the Jena Valve - jenavalve.com/
Thanks for excellent explanation. Very clear
Great to hear! Thanks for the kind words about this video about different heart valve replacements.
I only wished these videos were around when I had to make a decision.
Thanks for the kind words about our videos! Much appreciated!
THANK YOU...very informative presentation..!!
Great!
Very good information
Thanks!
Thank you doctor.. i had MVP replacement machanic 15 year ago.. im still doing fine but sometime i face problem like mini stroke. but MVP replacement still working fine.. i got treatment im good. My question should have again MVP replacement again in future. Im 26 year .
Sorry to hear about your mini-strokes. How are you doing now?
Very clear explanations. THANK YOU!!
Great!
Good presentation! Thank you.
Great!
Which artificial valve is better??
We would encourage you to discuss this important choice with your medical team.
My son is 8years old. He is bicupsid aortic valve with severe AR. Ross operation or Aortic valve replacement which will best for his whole life. Open heart surgary Or micro surgary?
We would encourage you to discuss this important choice with your medical team.
How many years does this valve last for people who use it?
10 to 15 year
Tissue valves typically last 10-15 years.
thank you doctor.
Sure thing!
Very helpful video. Thank you!!!
Great to hear you enjoyed this video with Dr. Trento about heart valve replacement options!
I see god in him, my mother is going Mitral Valve Replacement tomorrow..
OK
Mujhe bhi kara nai
Very kind. Please give our best to your mother.
you can also hear the mechanical valve tick when its opening and closing. Keep that in mind.
My one is quite load and i have to get another one replaced.
@@MegaShanes1 goodluck my friend. May god be with you
@@MCplayerable Thank you.
Yes, some patients hear the click. Others do not.
Nice presentation thanks sir ji
Great!
Hello Doctor. I am a 28 year old man and I have a congenital anomaly under the aortic valve. Do you recommend removing the membrane by surgery? Or that the catheter is useful in my case !! Please help and apologize for the low level of writing language. Thank you so much
We would encourage you to discuss this with your medical team!
Thank u great information 👍on
Great, thanks!
God bless 🙏 you sir
Very kind blessings for Dr. Trento. Thank you!
Are there literally no published statistics on which surgeons are competent and which are incompetent?
You might appreciate this video about cardiac surgery outcomes reports - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/cardiac-surgery-outcomes-report/.
What would be some of the complications after the valve is being replaced.
embolism, and hemolytic rbc (especially mechanical valve)
25% chance of permanent brain damage if you are on a heart-lung machine.
www.apa.org/monitor/may01/bypass
Don't take the risk. Just improve your diet and reduce your cholesterol.
@@DinarAndFriends not true these days
@@quincy2916 Um...actually, the risk is a lot higher in many facilities.
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I was just diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and it troubles me that I had to do my own homework on what this is because my doctors has told me absolutely no-then but told me not to worry about it because its mild Narrowing. OK but what will be done about it. They gave no comment. I have been floating as tho I'm going to pass out. I told the doctor and she said just go lay down and elevate my legs then monitor my blood pressure. That was it. What do I need to do about this ?
Not all patients that have aortic valve stenosis require valve replacement. There’s different degrees of it. Typically includes shortness of breath, swelling, chest tightness, and chest pain. Aortic Valve stenosis is quite common and is normal part of the aging process. Do what the doctor says, Keep blood pressure low, and legs elevated because when you legs are in dependent position, the heart works much harder. You probably just have a mild form of it which doesn’t require any surgical intervention at this time. Make sure you get your physicals done every year.
I have stenosis for over 15 years. They keep monitoring every 2 years. With an echo they can see the bloodflow speed, the surface area and the backflow. Nothing to worry about. When the day comes you will have options to live a long life.
Yes, it's critical to be your own best patient advocate. This is no hair cut.
thank you for good information
Thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
I have just been diagnosed with heart valve problems & i am now worried i would like to know what caused the problem & is there any cure ,like would excercise help to strengthen the valve or is once it has happened the only cure is surgery, if any one can advise me i would like to know & why has it developed with me. 20years ago i had a triple heart by-pass & have been perfectly okay since but now this has developed but why.
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Hi , I need please your experience as I'm 36 Years old man, Diagnosed with severe aortis Stenosis due to heavy calcification plus congenital bicuspid aortic valve, also now I have regurgitation in the aortic and mitral valves, now i get symptoms of light headed, diziness, mild chest pain, mild shoulder pain, i was called by the public system ( a senior registral ) does the operation to do the operation just before Easter 2017 but I wasn't ready as a doctor told me that it is better to do the surgery by a catheter ( TAVI ) and to wait for the private health insurance sorted which sould take another 10 months ( The only difference that the I can choose the surgeon that I like to do the surgery ) as I live in Australia. so my question can I do my surgery through TAVI or just conventional open heart surgery? do you think is it better to do it ASAP or it doesn't matter also does it make difference to do it in summer or winter? Thanks for your time , Bassem
Bassem I am in Perth and had aortic stenosis and Valve replaced with a mechanical in Feb 2017 If you would like any info regarding things I learned along the way through lots of research, please contact me via facebook. I am easily found.
@@bryanjary9691 Hi mate. I'm about to have valve replacement surgery next week. I am 54 and leaning towards the mechanical valve option. Can you tell me please how loud is the sound that people hear and if managing warfarin tablets and blood tests have led to a major change in lifestyle? Thank you.
@@69columbus I can only hear mine through a stethoscope. It has been seven years for me now . Just a distant memory. Warfarin has had no impact on my life whatsoever. I eat what I want and I drink alcohol in moderation four or five days of the week.
How have we not invented a better mechanical valve that doesn't cause blood clotting?
Great question!
How long a person can survive after aortic valve surgery..??
My husband had an aortic valve replacement at age 38. He had open heart surgery The murmur was discovered at about age 12 during a sports physical, the dr. said the only thing to do at that time was to lead a quiet life and not stress the heart by playing sports. That was in 1969. My husband did all sports and was good at them. He never felt bad until late 1994 when he was getting bronchitis constantly and started to need naps and got tired easily. So, he has done great since 1995. He has a yearly echo and dr visit, he has to take coumadin..that is a pain in the butt. This metal valve will last his entire life. They would not do a pig valve as they only last 5 years in a man as young as my husband. he got a metal St Jude's valve. This valve will extend your life..so you will not die any sooner. Obviously, you will eventually die of something..car crash, heart attack, drug overdose. My husband was told his heart could easily last til he is 80 as he is now. Indefinitely would be a good answer.Obviously if you have the surgery when you are 80 you will live shorter than a person who has it done at age 35.
Allah knows very well dear
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how much cost for that surgery?
I'm 18 with a mechanical on-x valve and an aortic stem graft. I sound like a clock
Seteniater I am 47 that's what I sound like
I woried because the valve become louder it its normal?
be thankful you still making noise
We heard the Onx valve is quiet. Has the sound become less over the years?
This man is insane. He has the hands of GOD.
Yes, Dr. Trento has helped save the lives of many, many, many people.
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Great! 100%!