DR. Chikwe repaired my leaking mitral valve 2 weeks ago via robotic-assisted surgery. After the first few days my pain, which was minor, was controlled by Tylenol. Dr. Chikwe was very informative and I always felt like I knew what was going to happen as well as during the follow up in the hospital after surgery. Dr. Chikwe is the gold standard for mitral valve surgery.
@HeartValveSurgery5 ай бұрын
Anita, We are so happy to learn that Dr. Chikwe and the Cedars team took such great care of you! Congratulations on your wonderful mitral valve repair success story!
@KpxUrz5745 Жыл бұрын
Dr Chikwe did a superb job of explaining so many aspects of valve surgery, and I actually feel a lot better about these advancements, should this be in my future.
@HeartValveSurgery6 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@GovernemntistheproblemАй бұрын
This intervierwer is wonderful
@xrayman70407 ай бұрын
I had a totally open mitral valve repair and along with what the Dr said, I was surprised how little pain is involved post operatively after getting your sternum cracked.
@franardis53044 ай бұрын
I have Kaiser Permanente medical insurance and I have requested a referral to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. I am very hopeful the referral will be granted and accepted by Cedars-Sinai. After seeing this video, I am eager to have Dr. Chikwe perform my mitral valve repair or replacement surgery.
@WindTurbineSyndrome2 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Chikwe. Excellent explanation and graphics.
@maryjobell Жыл бұрын
This channel is a total blessing to me as I prepare for surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating it. You are blessing untold number of lives.
@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын
Mary, Thanks so much for the very kind words! Great to hear how our videos are helping educate and empower you!
@dnob6668 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I am doing research for my mother who is in need of a valve repair or replacement.
@sarahjo12012 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this great information… I am trying to decide if I would be a candidate for the Mitral Valve surgery…. I have been dealing with a leaky valve most of my life…. Most Drs I have seen usually say it’s not a problem! As I’m getting older I am having problems to the point I feel like an Episode of Mystery Diagnosis!! So I want to thank you so much maybe there is hope for me finally..
@HeartValveSurgery2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah Jo!!! Wonderful to read this. We are so happy the information provided by Dr. Chikwe was helpful as you monitor your mitral valve disease. If you need anything, you can always visit our educational resources and patient community at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/. Hope that helps!
@enriquebob5.02 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that very important information; am kind of new to this and there is lot of info and recommendations to follow but early is better than late for sure!!! Thks👍
@JewelersDaughter2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Excellent explanation of choices.
@HeartValveSurgery2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Great to hear you enjoyed this video mitral valve repair with Dr. Joanna Chikwe!!!
@lynleymcfarland24202 жыл бұрын
Very clear information
@HeartValveSurgery2 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks Lynley!
@Lindoronyuni Жыл бұрын
I’m severe on mitral regurgitation with mild symptoms. Mainly fatigue. They want to monitor it every 6 months. I hear her say it’s better now, but my cardiologist wants to wait until I have more symptoms. They said you don’t operate until you have the symptoms, and fatigue doesn’t mean it’s coming from this. I’m guessing maybe I get a second opinion?
@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын
A second opinion might be helpful for you Tabor. Here's another video about research related to early surgery for mitral regurgitation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKupKFogKqlepo. Hope that helps!
@samaazeitoun1673Ай бұрын
I was asymptomatic with severe mitral valve regurgitation & prolapse. I got 3 opinions & all said surgery to prevent heart failure in the future. I actually did repair thru open heart surgery a month ago & in recovery now.
@naomivantonder11612 жыл бұрын
I had a tripple bypass done with a stenotomie and I beg to differ from you. It was extremely painfull. I rather give birth to my twins again. I have a mitral valve leaking and would rather have it done by a catheter procedure. Do you have to have a leak fixed? Or can you leave it.
@WindTurbineSyndrome2 ай бұрын
Depends if you have symptoms but over time that mitral valve will cause heart enlargement and heart failure. But talk to a cardiac surgeon about that I am not an ND just responding based on my understanding. Sorry your OHS was so painful.
@RoseLandRaised Жыл бұрын
I am definitely having the fatigue and rapid heartbeat at crazy times of the day with what I feel like pressure in the middle of my chest but not pain it’s just uncomfortable and a mild shortness of breathe, but not everyday. And I’ve waken up out of my sleep on many nights. This has just started maybe a few months ago (the pressure in my chest). I’m also waking up with acid reflux. Not sure if that’s a part of it. So my mind is in a frenzy.
@Jeff-df9ct Жыл бұрын
Go to a cardiologist and get an echocardiogram
@RoseLandRaised Жыл бұрын
@@Jeff-df9ct yup been there done that. Did a stress echo as well. I am now wearing a heart monitor for 30 days just to keep track so the cardiologist can get a better perspective of what I possibly be going through.
@zargulkhan7 Жыл бұрын
I had repair in 2013 when when i was 13,,Recently Echo showed mild regurgitation after 10 years. I am 23, can i make it till 50s with my own valve???plz answer,,
@luchasiempre5857 Жыл бұрын
I would like to have that surgery instead of open heart
@angievazquez86479 ай бұрын
A year ago a cardiologist attempted to place a micro chip on my mitral value, however he said that he attempted a few times and the clip kept on dislodging (haven't heard anything regarding this issue). Could this be true ? In the meantime my cardiologist feels that open heart surgery would be too risky. Sooo I feel that it a wait and see. Any advice on this.
@brianpalasia60206 ай бұрын
Is this available in Australia 🇦🇺 or just in America? If someone knows can you please reply to me
@HeartValveSurgery6 ай бұрын
Hi, Great question. We would encourage you to speak with your medical team to determine which procedures are available in Australia. Sorry that we cannot be of more help!
@JeffKohn2 жыл бұрын
It sounds from Dr Chickwe that robotic repair is the preferred and more precise method. Is that true?
@HeartValveSurgery6 ай бұрын
Yes, Dr. Chikwe prefers to use the robot for the treatment of mitral regurgitation if that approach is possible and safe for the patient.
@JeffKohn2 жыл бұрын
Exploring need for surgery for MR. How do they know valve anatomy before cutting you open? Meaning, how do they know what solution is right before the incision? What diagnostic techniques are used?
@trystalb2 жыл бұрын
On one video the said an angiogram, CT scan and one other thing. Sorry, can't remember the other.
@kennethsouthard60422 жыл бұрын
Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram or TEE
@bobabraham5060 Жыл бұрын
And they should/will check your cardiac arteries by catheterization before the op to determine if you need one or more bypasses while they are in there.
@RVBadlands20152 жыл бұрын
Can a mitral valve repair and TAVR be done at the same time if you have a mitral leaky and a aortic valve that sticks.
@HeartValveSurgery2 жыл бұрын
Great question RV! We will look into this! Thanks!
@phillipmiller4541 Жыл бұрын
Do you know of any great heart valve surgeons, like Dr. Joanna Chikwe, in the Kansas City, Missouri area?
@WindTurbineSyndrome2 ай бұрын
Northwestern hospital in Chicago has mitral valve specialist team.
@nancyconnors44152 жыл бұрын
i had mitral repair with a ring 2 years ago. I am not having problem again with leaking. my doctor wants me to see another surgeon and talk about getting the clip. My question is, do I need to be concerned about working out to hard. I enjoy snow skiing and hiking but now I am worried the clip would tear?
@HeartValveSurgery2 жыл бұрын
Nancy, This is a great question. Let me see if I can get one of our heart valve experts to answer this for you. Thanks and stay tuned!
@leesarah8012 жыл бұрын
I had my mitral repair with a ring 10 weeks ago, and I wonder why do you need to see another surgeon even you have no leaking now for the mitral clip? Is that a need for the future?
@demirification2 жыл бұрын
I'm confused. if you dont have any problem. why do you see another doc?
@weloveyoubobmarleymayursou8632 Жыл бұрын
I have a Mitral valve replaced the new robot is not yet in Africa? I real need to now this
@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for your question. We do not know if the robot is in Africa yet. I'm sorry we don't have more information to help you!
@yolandejones6183 Жыл бұрын
I went for a open heart surgery in April this year I'm fine a Bray new valve I took no blood for the operation
@yolandejones6183 Жыл бұрын
I had a brand new valve
@FatimahDarboe-gs5cw10 ай бұрын
Hello I found this to be really helpful I've been diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis too Can I please have Dr Joanna's email please?
@HeartValveSurgery10 ай бұрын
Hi Fatimah, You can contact Dr. Chikwe's office at (866) 345-1289. Hope that helps!
@wendyrashall30163 жыл бұрын
What about re op on calcified mitral valve!! Statistics of death?
@HeartValveSurgery3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendy, Great question. Unfortunately, we do not have a specific answer for you. We'll ask around. Sorry, we do not have more information to help you at this time.
@pjsguitar993 жыл бұрын
If the patient mitral valve is leaking and doctor consult to do MVR using tissue valve but the patient heart is working at 20%, can surgery happened in this condition.??????? Please reply!?
@HeartValveSurgery3 жыл бұрын
Hi, You have a very good question. And, it's very specific to your specific situation. I would ask that question to you medical team to see what they think. Our thoughts are with you!
@sreesai83403 жыл бұрын
Mechanical maitral valve lasting
@aboobackerip82092 жыл бұрын
Is it possible somewhere in south India ?
@singersunite9785 Жыл бұрын
I have a leaky valve, it’s ruining my life
@ManiKandan-rn9cp2 жыл бұрын
My son 6 years old his broblem is mitral valve, check the 6 doctors- diffetent statement but one matter is clear my son heart mitral valve problem is return blood back left ventricle. My son play fastlty time breathing is difficult but this one or two minutes recover his go again play. Pls tell this problem recover is automomically or any avaliable non surgical treatment, or non surgery recover solution Pls repay sir.