Heart Valve Replacement Options 

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.

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Zoya! We loved hearing how this video with Dr. Trento was helpful in educating you!

How much cost ..sir..tell me..

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?

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.

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Very good

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.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Best of luck!

Best of luck, by God grace u will be fine

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😄

Great to hear you enjoyed the video about heart valve replacement options!!!

So nice of you! Thanks!

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

Please let me know if the Groin new technique as good for us or not as I'm 36 years old man and I have similar problems Thanks

TAVR cannot be used for mechanical valves and mechanical valves are mostly recommended for people below 60

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing Salum!!!

U inspired me thank u I have my open heart' surgery

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Please do have your kardiolog doctor to explain it. I guess its a leak between chambers. Thats what they suspected before they found mithral valve issue in my heart.

Ap ne jo seg ka nam botaia kaha melga.

What is the prognosis after valve replacement

Which valve sir? The last one???

The ome in the middle

depends on your age and the state of your health prior to surgery. My husband was released from the hospital after having only 4 nights, he was admitted on Monday,surgery on Tuesday and home on Friday. So, only 4 nights in the hospital for him. It went in his favor how young and fit he was prior to surgery. 10 days after surgery we were walking 1.5 miles per day while he pushed a 24 month old in a stroller the entire way. he was not a smoker and had never smoked, and was quite thin...6'1 and 165 pounds. The longest to heal would be the sternum which they saw in half and then use wire to pull the 2 sides back together and twist the wire. Kinda like heavy bread twist ties. Those wires stay in forever...on a thinner guy like my husband he has one wire that really hurts if you touch on it too hard..Make sure to not be a fat,smoking, couch potato..makes all the difference.

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!

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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.

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.

10 to 15 year

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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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.

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Mujhe bhi kara nai

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

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

wow really!

@@hakinishinokagasawa8665 Allah knows but he won't tell u !

how much cost for that surgery?

Having a artificial valve is a contra-indication for DOAC''s!