Rick I’m a cardiac anesthesiologist, and your surgery is what I do for work all day… if you only knew how many people at the hospital talk about your videos. Glad your on the mend
Hello Rick. I am a 15 year old who had problems with my heart too. I've been watching your videos for about 2 years and I wouldn't have started playing guitar without your chanel. I really do hope you continue to live a happy life and make more of those fantastic interviews. Much love from a younger Rush and King Crimson fan ❤
We will never meet. I don't know you, you don't know me but, I follow your channel, learn and feel a connection as fellow musicians and I thank you. Fast recovery, God doesn't need you yet, we do. All the best Rick.
Rick, it's not just your videos we love,it's you. Your personality, demeanor, just an absolute professional on all levels. Thank you so much for all you do. 🙏🏻
Yes, Rick’s enthusiasm for music is “What Makes This Channel Great?!” Maybe you’ve doe this and I missed it, but how about doing “What Makes This Band/Singer Great?” I’m glad your surgery went well! 🙏
@@gfriedman99 Have your Primary Care Physician give you a referral to a cardiologist. After an exam they might have you perform a stress test (all done with nuclear medicine these days--no more treadmills), and based upon those results a heart catheterization would be next, if needed. Good luck !!!
@@gfriedman99 yes, go see a good cardiologist and get an ultrasound. getting tired and breathless doing simple things might suggest a more advanced mitral valve issue, but clearly i'm no doctor and it could be many things. i have a leaky mitral valve, in my mid50s, but it's "mild", and i don't have those fatigue issues. apparently, sometimes a person can go a long time without knowing it or having many symptoms. they discovered mine on a ultrasound, but it was so faint to catch via stethoscope that no one including cardiologists and primary care doctors prior to that for many years had ever noticed it. luckily, it's repairable...
You’re a gift from God Rick. Glad to hear you’re on the mend. You have no idea how many thousands of people you help cope with life’s daily struggles with your immaculate interviews and amazing song break downs. Here’s to 40 more great years !!!!
I'm astonished. Both about the long wait before the operation as well as the extremely short recovery time. My daughter (1st year medical student) diagnosed my mitral severe regurgitation and after the necessary positive tests I am awaiting surgery. It does me well to see you like this after one week Rick!
A massive THANK YOU to the Clevelandd Clinic and all the Dr's, nurses and other care providers and staff who took such great care of Rick and returned him to us safe and sound! Glad to hear you're feeling better, Rick!! Please take good care of yourself and know you are loved by many.
Rick, you're the best communicator and teacher, and not just about music! I do mitral valve repairs for a living and could not have explained it better than you - certainly not from the patient perspective. Glad to hear (and see) you're recovering well. Take your time, we can wait a while for the next video. And I'll be sending my patients to your channel for your regular dose of inspiration and explanation in equal measures.
Former 15 year Fairport Resident here. Had my preventative Triple bypass last October 12th here in Columbus OH at the age of 62. My appreciation for music has skyrocketed again since. I found your channel just before my procedure. Can't get enough of your keen insight and the amazing interviews. Especially Rush related pieces. (I grew up in Buffalo). Married an All-State trombonist (wife) that went to school at Suny Cortland. Still love that region of the country. I have ramped up my piano and keyboard playing to where it once was again. You look great. I look forward to watching more of the great product you put on this channel.
Hey Rick, I'm a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, guitarist, and big fan of yours. I'm glad your MV repair went well, and hope your recovery goes smoothly.
I'm a cardiac sonographer. I'm sure you've had your share of echocardiograms. Let me just say that I'm impressed that you're home and feeling so well this soon following open-heart surgery. You look lean and healthy. I'm happy that your pain is manageable. I know cardiac patients dread a cough and especially a sneeze. I'm a subscriber to your channel, and I follow you regularly. I'm selfishly happy that you'll be continuing to share your vast knowledge of music with the rest of us. Well done!
I've worked in a cardiac ICU for over 10 years. The fact that you are already this recovered after mitral surgery with open sternotomy is really impressive Rick and a testament to you and your surgical team.
I am a Marc Gillinov mitral valve repair patient as well. Had mine in 2013 and am 60 this year. I am a fan of both of you and realize how great a surgeon you and I had. Glad you are doing well!
Does this Gillinov fellow really have a national reputation or did you and RB just have good results and are paying him compliments? Does GiIllinov do aortic valves as well?
Rick, today is the 4 year anniversary of my heart transplant. The most amazing gift there is. It was during my recovery that I became aware of your channel. I am the former owner of Sound Construction and Supply, inc. and I have been on both sides of the glass for over 40 years. I am grateful for all the great talent you have brought to your channel. A very speedy recovery to you. The best is yet to come.
Great news, Rick. Talking for me: it's not curiosity, it's affection. And for those who say you're a national treasure, here is an Italian living in Spain who loves your channel and contents, and respect you a lot - said with a smile. Music has no boundaries!
Quick recovery is greatly assisted by overall good health, normal BMI, healthy diet, regular exercise and a positive attitude. You clearly have all of these going for you. Well done Mr B 👍
Rick, Thank you for posting; as another 62 year old, I'm encouraged by your success! I'll be praying for your continued recovery. God Bless you for your exercise of talent!
Rick, you went to the right place! Cleveland Clinic is the gold standard for cardiac surgery. I have worked with many of the surgeons (including the former CEO, Dr. Toby Cosgrove) and many of the cardiothoracic anesthesiologists. The fact that you're up, back home, and pain free is a tribute to not only the care you received but the overall state of your health. I'm so pleased you had a great experience here in Cleveland (did you get to the R&R HOF????) and keep up your amazing music theory / analysis channel. Jeff Wahl (patient safety / risk management attorney, Beachwood Ohio)
"Worked with" means suing their rear ends off. My God, an attorney weighing in on medical issues? Like a T Rex weighing in on the care and feeding of wildebeest.
I was 58 when I had my open heart surgery. A well-known heart surgeon in Munich sewed two arteries - located in the thorax area - into my heart muscle, which had never been actively used before, as is the case with everyone. Today this is the main blood provision for my heart... for 18 years now and I am still working and living a healthy and joyful life...and enjoying your channel 👻
Rick, I had the mitral valve repair done 12 years ago at age 52. The good news is that it's done. The younger and healthier you are when it's done the easier your recovery will be. I was back on the ice playing hockey within 3 months. All the best, you look great in the video. Much better than I did one week after.😀
@@gfriedman99 it presents as a "heart murmur", which any medical professional will detect when doing a simple stethoscope exam. Whether it needs surgery right away would be determined by a heart specialist (cardiologist). If I recall, it was an ultrasound that determined that it was time to get it done.
Stay healthy Rick. Aren’t these surgeons just incredible people and I say that as a fit 62 year old who had a stent fitted after a heart attack. I’m now back in the pool swimming faster than ever. Your videos were part of my recovery and I’m now sending my best wishes to you all the way from Scotland.
@@mazklassa9338 Only for a short time around school and a little after and I wasn’t heavily into it. I stopped around 38 years earlier. The doctors asked me that too so I guess it’s significant.
Similar. apparently very fit, a week shy of 65th birthday, massive heart attack with three resuscitations in April 2020. Genetic. Not Covid jab. My core fitness from a life of quite intense aerobic exercise enabled me to survive as I could stay calm, cooperate with ambulance team and surgeon, and then recover back to fitness. We're in SE London so free at point of need NHS with ambulance station just 2 minutes away and world class Cardiac unit in top teaching hospital about15 minutes away. Being Covid lockdown, rehab group was online - we were all exercise buffs with one a professional fitness coach. Mine was a single blockage, not hardening of arteries - more like a child's toy stuck down lavatory drain rather than hard water furring up the pipes. On diet. From late 1970s, I'd bought into the high carbs of high quality, low fat, and plenty of salad and cooked veg. Post HA, I went pre-diabetic and felt deeply ashamed of it. I went to bookshops, found a shelf about nutrition and health, bought Michael Mosley, 'The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet' and associated recipe book plus a couple of similar books. We followed the menus. Delicious. Small portions were fully satisfying. Lost all my surplus fat and got to ideal BMI. Turns out it's the carbs that get converted into fat and insulin resistance is the big disease of our time. Eating very little fat had also led to relatively minor but still extremely unpleasant gall gravel - eat no fat, bile not release from gall bladder, bile crystalises till released as stones or gravel into the bile duct. Now I do eat full fat (in moderation) and lots of olive oil so the bile moves and 25 years of gall gravel largely eliminated. Now, I'm fitter than ever. I added 5 to 10 press-ups on the hour a few times a day along with holding kettle weights over my head in the morning. Result is I can now work overhead, eg painting ceiling, screwing in light fittings, etc, that I found difficult for most of my life, no matter how strong and flexible I was in other movements. Now age 69
@@mazklassa9338 Being similar age to me, he might have been a passive smoker up to about age 25, depending on home, work and travel environments. That's the answer I give when asked if I smoked, though neither of my parents ever smoked despite being on active service as soldier and nurse throughout WW2
I’m in my late 50s, and worked in studios in the late 80s into the 90s. I fell ill with a life changing illness, and turned away from everything. YOU Rick, turned me back on to the depth, breadth and also the simple enjoyment of music ….You helped me, and if nothing else, you are very much appreciated, I truly wish you a speedy recovery…Love from the UK❤
Rick, so glad you're bouncing back so soon! I had a rough go. A sudden heart attack, 1.5 hrs CPR in ER. 3wks coma, in STL, 4 weeks recovery then ER airlift to Mayo in Rochester, MN for a heart and kidney. I was released to return home in March of 2023. Couldn't walk for any distance till Sept. But was able to stand with my daughter at her wedding in October 2023. You look amazing, and you're right back at it, too. BRAVO! YOU ARE BLESSED!
@@JondsmusicI was wondering also, though the gentleman may choose to not answer. Can’t blame him if he did and declines to address the question as many who did and are still alive regret taking Fauci’s “ Frankenshots “.
Rick. I've followed and loved your content for years. Glad to hear you're on the mend and doing well. The world would be a lesser place without your knowledge, wit and creativity. Jack Wilson in Idaho.
Rick, as a member of The BeatoClub and as an Orthopaedic Surgeon (knowing the risks of this procedure) I am very greatful to receive all your lessons...you are the BEST!
Rick, thank you for this video. I had open heart surgery when I was one to repair a valve that was not working properly and told I would probably need another surgery in my 30s. I am now 41 and have been hearing the same as you had that I need to have surgery 3-4 years and keeps pushing back. I have a leaky valve and they are waiting to see when I need that fixed. To be honest I am super scared about it, but hearing your story does relieve some of the anxieties I have about it. Thank you again for the story and glad to hear that you are doing well!
I had an open heart surgery at 56 and am 71 now living an active life. Thank for your videos Rick. Blessing from Australia. Take more holidays and rest and pay us a visit downunder.
Way to go Rick!!! You did this for yourself, for your family, for all of us, and -- I'll be the official spokesperson for everyone here -- we really appreciate it. I had this done in 2018 at age 67 and have been feeling basicly great ever since. It's one of those superb occasions when you get to reactivate your appreciation of life and decrease your likelihood of ever taking it for granted. Stay in shape, live consciously, keep on keepin' on, we're with you. Love.
It's amazing how you have been able to create this beautiful connections with us all. I read the comments and we all feel the same. You are special Rick. Thank you.
I live here in CLE and The Clinic is World Class. So glad you had a great experience here, Rick. I know you are in the best of doctors’ care. Stay well and come back and see us again under different circumstances!!
I am so glad your procedure went well Rick. you ARE a national treasure. You are appreciated by many, many people, including myself. Thank you for all you do and your contribution to the world of music. Everyone should be so generous. I wish you good health and a long life!
Rick I am so genuinely grateful that you have had such successful surgery. We need you in this world for so many more years to come. Your passion for not only music, but teaching, encouraging and bringing great artists to us is so greatly needed in this world.
My wife had her aortic valve and aortic arch replaced about 6 years ago. Open chest surgery just like yours, Rick. She just had her yearly check up a few weeks ago and is doing fine. She had hers done at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Fantastic doctors and nurses. You will be 100% in no time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Wow, Rick -- you are amazing. And when I think of when my parents had that surgury (my dad in 1990 and my mom in 2000) and the weeks of time they spent in the hospital afterward... technology and science moves on!!! All the best! You are the reason I went back to the guitar after 30 years and man, it has changed my life (at 67 years old -- it's NEVER too late to go back and do the things you love!) . Love the RB book too -- wish I had it back when I was 15! All the best for continued health!
Used to love watching the "What Makes This Song Great" series but now hooked crazy to the interviews you've been doing, the good 1 or 2 hour long ones and can't seem to get enough of them. So many discoveries from Steely Dan to other great artists thanks to your channel. They're not just interviews about music the artists have created but you get to see a human side of those artists and connect with their personalities on a deeper level. It's been amazing!
Thank you for what you do, Rick. I so appreciate your talents, and insight. I am so happy you are doing well. Get rested and keep pressing on! Blessings!
You were in great hands, my friend. My wife had the exact same surgery with the exact same surgeon almost exactly one year ago. Dr. Gillinov and the Cleveland Clinic are fantastic! Best wishes for a full recovery with no surprises! Now go crush that cardiac rehab.
Rick, welcome to the mitral valve repair club. Glad the surgery went well and you’re on the recovery road. I had my mitral valve repaired in 2019 to fix the same type of issue. The surgeon did a nonrobotic minimally invasive repair. Keep on truckin’. We live in an amazing time for medical technology and guitar. Love your channel 💔+👩⚕️= ❤🎸
you have such a positive spirit! your shows got me thru my heart attack recovery 5 years ago! I have made a full recovery! And so will you!!! your youthful spirit will carry you thru many years to come! I am a 64 yr. old guy from NJ originally. when i watch your videos, it reminds me of the music discussions i had with friends years ago! You are timeless!! Rock on Rick!!! cheers Tom
So happy you're healing well. I've had 4 open heart surgeries and my last one was at the Cleveland Clinic. Greatest doctors, nurses, and staff in the world. We're so lucky... sending you all the best. eo, robby
Rick, it's amazing to see how well you're doing! I'm 68, and appreciate your "organ recital," as we describe medical stories in my family :) Don't overdo, but do just enough, and know that your fans are endlessly appreciative of all you do ❤
Dear Rick, Congratulations. You will never know how much your channel, the teaching videos with whiteboard, and recent interviews have spring-boarded me toward a life-long passionate journey of learning piano and guitar, for deeper pursuit of a "me"-directed personal, emotive sound. I really appreciate the personal touch of sharing yourself and the stories of your dad, your brother, your college professor days, and studio/band beginnings. All of the work you have put in to teaching and training, and inspiring us. Take care of yourself. From another middle-aged teacher, Jonathan.
At 70, and having cardio problems, you lifted my spirits. I always enjoy your musical analytics/interviews immensely, but this was a 180° shift. Good on you for doing this, it grounds people in their everyday chaos.
I'm blown away, just hearing this; i'm glad you knew to be watching this, and that you got it addressed when the time was right. these cardiologists are awesome.we love your channel.
Amazing and gracious man you are! Wish you all the best and a quick recovery and hope you enjoy giving us knowledge and musical pleasure in many years to come.
Rick, as someone who has had three minor (compared to yours and others) heart procedures, in my opinion what we can do as humans is relate our stories to others that might not be understanding the severity of their conditions. I had 100% blockage of “the widowmaker”, mind you I was still riding my bike 16 miles, surfing and playing downtuned stoner metal. When my first heart attack happened, I drove myself to the hospital. I had never been hospitalized in my life. I had amazing doctors and hospital staff and I writing this today because of them. You have shared your passion for music with us and we as a community have gotten to know you. Thank you for all that you do, both musically and otherwise. You are by all accounts an amazing human being! Love and respect, Bill Bensen
The progress in heart surgery has been a real success story. Cleveland Clinic has been the leading light. This is not what we would have see thirty years ago when I was still in that business. For those who hate western medicine I can only say: I hope you'll never need it. Glad to see you back, Rick!
Everyone relies on western medicine, even people in the 3rd world, The only area of western medicine that is not great is mental health, but only because people expect a magic pill to make them happy. Well, they do have pills that make you happy, problem is, they are addictive and can cause other problems.
Rick, wow, you look great!!! Very happy to see you are on the mend! And so quickly too! Thank you for all you do. My family and I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Rick , i had a leaky valve also, had it replaced with a cow's tissue about 4 years ago, I'm 72 years old and doing great. Glad to hear your doing great also. Keep up the good work.
So glad to see you are well Rick, and wishing you the best of health and success. As for the channel, please continue with the interviews as they are historical documents with these artists while we still have them, and your song breakdowns are always super fun too! Cheers, Dennis.
Rick, glad you went to The CLE for treatment. Best hospital in the world, especially for heart. As for your channel, I love everything you do, but your interviews are worthy of a place in the Smithsonian. Your interviews with stars, session players, producers and all others involved in the music world have provided a valuable history of Rock and Roll and other musical art forms (blues, soul) through the lens of the people who were there. Not many interviewers can do this with as much intelligence and background knowledge as you. The musicians talk to you like you are one of them, because you ARE one of them. Keep doing those! Every interview is a gift!
I was the editor of an online music publication for many years and we had a feature called " health notes " where we reported and gave information pertaining to musicians and artists health. You've re-inspired me Mr Beato. Stay well and keep doing this wonderful show!
Hey Rick, so happy to hear your heart surgery was successful, you look Amazing! I've been subscribed to your channels for about four years now at the urging of my guitar teacher. I'm 71 and picked up a guitar for the first time about 8 years ago and I learn so much from your channels, THANK YOU!
We live in a time and age where everyone seems divided. There is so much hate and fear around us all the time. To have a kind and loving spirit like you Rick to visit for knowledge, joy, wisdom gives me hope. A priceless resource for us all. Also all the nice and warm comments from the community makes me happy. All the best to you Rick ❤
I'll echo my well wishes as many, many others have - you are a treasure and I have enjoyed everything that you do, and most importantly, the warm, generous and kind spirit you convey through your videos. All the best, Rick!
I am so thankful that your surgery went well.And I thank God for the many uplifting videos you've shared with us. To learn from someone who is tremendously talented is a real blessing. Sincerely Dave S.
I posted this on your last video as well, but I'm here in Utah and I send my mitral repair patients to Cleveland Clinic. Good choice! Dr Gillinov is amazing. He has actually called me on my personal phone late at night once to give an update on a patient that I sent to him that I didn't even remember was there! That's going beyond. Keep on keepin' on!
Rick: Through your obvious passion, you bring joy and the excitement of learning to so many. I wish you all the best. I'm so glad there's still "Beat" in "Beato".
400k people in 12 hours are very interested to hear how you're doing. I'll echo other comments and say the cheesy-but-accurate: You're a treasure, sir. I'm really glad to hear you got fixed up!
Great to hear you're recovering very well . Had my CABG done 2015, just turned 66 and alive and playing the guitar like never before. Have all your lessons and books and i thank you very much for that. All the very best from Malaysia!!
Rick, Today, I have had about enough of watching your videos and NOT fully supporting you. I am so grateful you are well and on the mend. I dont have time to learn much these days, but I have loved every video i have ever watched by you for 2 years, when my drummer turned me on to a tool video you did. Thank you for both your channels and the 3 marvellous references I just got from your Beato Bundle - great deal! You are a comfort to this wildfire ridden Canadian from the Sub-arctic - among my peers you are a household name and deeply respected by every musician I know. I cant wait for some spare time this winter to deep learn from your great resources. Keep up the invaluable work, you are on my big and small screens every day. I just wanted to thank you and let you know just how far north you are loved. Franco
Rick… what you do is to explain and draw attention to all aspects of music is awesome. I was a teen in the ‘60s, now 75. I grew up loving the rock of the 70-90’s. But you share and dig into the old stuff. So glad you are feeling well and look forward to many more years of watching and listening to your channel. Be blessed.
