I also had a valve replacement 6 months ago and am in awe over the medical procedures of our modern times. May God bless all Doctors and nurses that save lives everyday across the world.
Excellent presentation Mr Gaudiani, thank you. I am a 12 year post op survivor of Emergency Aortic Dissection Type A. Thank you for everything you do. God bless.
Thank you so much! I'm scheduled to have two valves replaced six days from now and I've been a bit on edge, but this video really helped to alleviate some of my anxiety about it. Thank you again and may God continue to guide you and your team daily.
Dr G....You were kind enough to answer some questions I had about 18 months ago. That was so kind of you . I've been around surgery for my whole Podiatric Surgery career and I have seen very few Surgeons who were as kind and thoughtful as you. I'm having my aortic TAVR done this year and I'm so appreciative of your sharing. All the best, Dr Mike Prado
Before Dr Gaudiani replaced my aortic valve in 2012, all I heard through a stethoscope was the sound of rushing water in my chest. Scary. Once he replaced the valve, I once more heard a heartbeat. He's the best, period.
I just had open heart surgery. I was released a few days ago and now I am home recovering. I had a graft and mechanical valve put in. I am doing ok if anyone is curious. After watching this video, i cam say that this doctor was amazing at describing the procedure/heart where non clinical people can understand.
How are you doing now, how long it took to recover completely, my father is about to take open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement with mechanical valve, any suggestions please
This is really helpful. My dad is having Atrial valve replacement done next month and I've been really worried. These videos have helped a lot. Thanks for making them!
Amazing video, very informative about the valves and their problems taking patients to surgery. I had my aortic valve + section of aorta replaced by a mechanical + graft in January (about 3 months ago). The surgeons were very kind and explained everything detailed to me, but this video shows in reality how a surgery room looks like. I’m recovering well, although feeling annoyed by the noise and mainly by an increasing heart pounding in my chest over the course of the days. Warfarin, aspirin, beta blocker and a anti-inflammatory colchicine are in my daily medication list.
Thanks for that explanation and introduction as I am due to have the aortic valve replaced soon. This had made me feel a bit better about the procedure.
Thank you! My beloved one had this operation 2 years ago, the surgery lasted for 14 hours, done by 3 major doctors of the clinic, and, since then, the valve ticking has been my most favorite sound.
Thank you Doc, for doing this video. I just had this done and I learned from you more about my surgery I just had then from anyone else. Amazing clarity and details about this procedure, thank you for that.
Thank you for your time taken to explain in simple terms the working process functions of the heart & how you repair anomalies when they occur. Marvellous!
This video has put my mind at rest a little bit. It's my nan who is undergoing a valve replacement in the next few weeks. Im still a little bit worried about it, but atleast now i know what is going to be happening and abit more about how the heart works etc. Thank you for uploading this :)
I had mitriol and aortic valve replacement surgery on August 18. The surgery saved my life. Because if the emergency nature of my surgery I never got to research it before hand. thanks so much for the great video and explanation.
Thank you for the presentation. I will be having mitral valve surgery 3 weeks from today and am in the process of preparing myself for what lies ahead.
Very, very well explained. I’m not sure what procedure I may or may not need but thank you for a well done explanation of what is involved in a what is to many a very frightening experience. I also have a better idea of what to ask my doctor tomorrow. FRR
wow...1 of my best friends need valve replacement surgery by november, she will be getting the mechanical valve...We are trying to raise the money right now, it is terrifying to think we won't get the money in time but it is so hard to focus as the idea of the surgery is equally daunting! She is only 25 & just had a baby...Thank you so much for posting tho, really appreciate the information
i appreciate this video because i hope to become a cardiologist one day...right now im am a biology major..but i plant to attend med school in about 2 more yrs so this is very excting..i know tht you are prbly rlll busy but it wld be great if u put more learning videos up..your a good teacher and im really excited about the learning process
Thanks for an excellent, easy to understand, of a very complex ballet that all members of the team must perform. I had my left valve replaced on 12-30-2020, because I had rheumatic fever as a ten yrs old kid while growing in Costa Rica. I am 78 yrs young! and I feel great! more energy and zest for life. I was asymptomatic and waited two yrs before I decided to follow the advice of my doctor and my sister who is an anesthesiologist, now retired, in CR. Again, thanks for your clear and precise information. It helped me understand better the procedure [mine was through the right leg] Happy New Year! 2022
@Diuneahma Had same valves replaced 10/06 and a bypass with veins from both legs. You'll get used to the ticking and won't even notice it after a while but other people will hear it. I'm taking 11.25 mg of Coumadin per day and get INR checked every six weeks if it is between 2.5-3.5, if not in that range, checked every three weeks until it's right by adjusting Coumadin dosage and/or diet (Vitamin K).
Hi. Excellent video doctor. Could you please explain the mitral function. Also very appreciate on taking your time in educating us future doctor. Reality is better than faction
@SGolaszewski Mechanical but this means you need to undergo anticoagulation therapy. The tissue ones from pigs and cows last less i think 15 years? but are bio-compatible so you dont need anticoagulant therapy. So i think that they use the bio for older individuals and the mechanical for younger
Thank you for the video it helped me alot. My doctor just informed me that he thinks one of my Valves are not opening when it should be. For years Ive had problems breathing, pressure on my chest, pains. etc. Im only 22 yrs old. I go for my Echocardiogam friday so Im praying its something surgery not needed for, But thanks for helping me understand my situation better.
I’ve been diagnosed with Aortic value stenosis 6 weeks ago .. since then I’ve been having test run since then.. I had to changed cardiologist now I’m waiting on a surgery date to have a angiogram that should’ve been done 6 weeks ago .. however I recently been told 3 days ago from my eco gram I not only have to have my Aortic value replaced but my 3 other values are clogged.. my question is can this all be fixed at one surgery? I’m so scared I’ve never been sick like this ever and I’m afraid .. well I’m afraid I’m going to die if I don’t get this done ASAP my hands are tide it’s up to Dr’s to get the surgery on its way
I have a question. normally with a stent procedure you have to lie flat for 4 hours after stent placement, would the patient able to sit-up directly after valve replacement- and is this done open heart or can it be done the same way as a stent placement, which is what I was told from a heart Surgeon from another Hospital. and last but not least how long before the patient can leave the hospital after this procedure
I've been in that room but I don't remember it my pericardium filled up with blood so I was being suffocated that was 14 years ago took two surgeries they almost couldn't find enough blood to keep me alive anesthesiologist was totally amazed that I lived now I'm almost 60 and feeling fine my friends call me zombie
This video was extremely educating. I will pose this video for use within TUDelft Biomedical engineering, where this subject is covered as well, if this is ok for you.
Hi im going in for heart surgery on August 7th my valve is tight they will be replacing me with a valve in a valve can you show me what that surgery Looks like
Hi Doctor I have been watching all your valve and heart surgery videos including the video on How Not To Go Through Surgery or to prevent situations like this. Unfortunately My daddy passed away a few weeks ago and I was trying to understand a few things but the Surgeon was not that co operative or explained exactly what he did wrong. I have a few questions and also I want to also educate and help people understand the actual surgeries. I want them to see how you explained that everyone is different and may need to check very well if it is ok for them to go through this surgery or other kind of heart surgeries. How can I speak to you??? Would you care to help me with a Awareness and Education Seminar or Rally's. Im in Los Angeles California. I would appreciate your help!! Thank you for the information you provide.
Thank you very much to providing such important information I m going to have open heart surgery soon, I m bit scared but still have to go through this procedure, is there possible to chack left valve without opration? 🤔🤔
Had this procedure 6 weeks ago . Was the worst experience of my life. Would not recommend to anyone except my grumpy mother in law. Hirslanden Klinik Zurich…horrible
I had a heart failure, on June 26, 2016, in Miami, FL and spent 16 days in the J. M. Hospital! I was born on December 24, 1963, with a defective aortic & a defective mitral valve in a women's prison, in Hungary, Tokol town. My mother was an inmate there, for believing GOD, and not having a job. My defective Aortic valve was replaced 1. time, with a SORIN A25, in September 15, 1986, than 2. time with a ST. JUDE 23AJ-501, on February 9, 2003 , this artic valve is now leaking outside, around the frame, because it was a defective Aortic valve. One month later it was recalled. Now I am waiting for the end of my life.
*Richard Farkas* I kinda know how you're feeling. It's very frightening & very lonely to be in this situation. I'm not able to have surgery on my heart, it's too high risk I won't make it through the operation. Now I just pray for a peaceful ending when it's my time. *Please try to stay strong, & make every day special* #PrayersForYou 🙌🙏🙌
I'm sorry I don't know the hospitals or surgeons over there, as I'm in the UK, but please try to get in touch with him, or any other surgeon at any hospital, Especially if the replacement part was recalled, they need to help you!! Watch as many heart videos on here as you can, & leave comments on all of them. Also check in the video descriptions as some have contact details. Please don't ever stop trying to find the help you need & deserve!!
My mother lost her life three days after mitral valve repair surgery. She lost consciousness after the surgery and she lost her life from there after three days staying in ICU room. Before surgery she was doing good and if I knew this could happen, I would not allow her to be operated. R.I.P mumy
