Open heart (cardiac) surgery from the anesthesiologist’s side of the drapes

[@robs3557]

I had open heart bypass surgery 5 years ago. The anesthesiologist hit the nail on the head when he mentioned patients can become very nervous when we see all the doctors and equipment in the OR. As soon as they got me on the table I told the anesthesiologist she better put me out or I was going to walk out. My surgery started at noon and I woke up in cardiac intensive care around 10 pm. The absolute worse thing for me was waking with a breathing tube. My widow maker was 100% blocked and my surgeon later mentioned I should have been a statistic. Very fortunate and blessed to still be alive today.

[@rawanadam9052]

its stories like this that fuel my drive to become a cardiac surgeon.. just hearing the miracles they perform. still got 10-11 years before im in scrubs but it will go by so quickly .

[@Democrathater24]

Update operation was a success, didn't do bypass did full metal jacket all the arteries are stented and wide open I'm sore but feel better, thanks God.

[@johnb4183]

​@@Democrathater24 Great to hear your done and doing well ! How many stents did you receive ? Thanks!

[@Democrathater24]

@@johnb4183 4 total

[@asad-kc8zf]

@@Democrathater24 Glad you are doing well. Now your job is to keep those stents open. Remember human body is not suppose to have metals inside them especially in the circulation system. Hips and knees are different things.

[@RandallJT84]

As someone whose been under the knife and induced many times with Propofol and gas for Congenital Heart Disease (VSD/ASD @ Children's Medical Center Dallas)/numerous IAA repairs (both Children's Dallas/Cleveland Clinic), with removal of Gortex graft & Direct Anastomosis of Ascending/Descending Aorta in 2004 @19 yrs old through the years; this is truly remarkable and quite awesome to see from a different perspective. Watching a Heart-Lung Machine work is a true marvel! Keeping the pt alive, while the surgeons work their magic. After open heart surgery, you wake up, feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest, and you cough or laugh it brings a jolt of pain like no other. You do feel night-day difference better after most major Cardiac procedures; the recovery isn't always easy though, though most definitely worth it! I've been subbed for many years now, and your cases and work always fascinate me. I guess you could say, I'm used to that all too familiar burn of Propofol entering my veins 😴😴 Respectfully, Randy Dallas, TX Born with 3 holes in my ticker, 6 open heart surgeries. 39 on August 9th.

[@stellarae8257]

it's been a year but happy early birthday! :)

[@crocodile1313]

As a doc with 30+ years experience, I find it refreshing to see many of these younger doctors really working and caring to keep the personal rapport with their patients at a high level. Too often young doctors today get lumped in with the few knuckleheads that come out of med school treating patients like numbered cadavers because of their own mental insecurities. Congrats to Dr. Salter and his team for not only remembering that there is a human life, beyond the body, on his hands, but teaching and passing on that compassion to those he mentors.

[@Seaworthy99-1]

I had several occupations behind me before I became an RN (male) at age 48. I went up the ladder fairly quickly--- as a nursing supervisor, I would remind "everyone" that our patients are people with all the attendant aspirations and fears and it is a useful reminder to think of them as a family member. Your observations r/t medical professionals that have less than a stellar track record r/t interactions with patients is unfortunately accurate. I found myself periodically having a private chat with a few folks reminding them that exhibiting a little additional compassion would go a long way and to "set the good example."

[@forevermore5118]

It is great when you have a good rapport with your surgeon and anaesthetist. A wee bit of a laugh and a joke here and there from walking in to the theatre until the propofol hits your body makes a big difference to distract you and relax you!

[@JustinTurnerman]

Doctors/nurses/cleaning staff are the bomb. Thank you for going threw a million years of school to save us and keep us alive.

[@scottrider641]

Thanks for this informative video. I was a triple CABG patient November 2009. I didn't realize how intensive anesthesiologist's role is in the procedure. Bless you for your dedication

[@gewitt7]

I echo your comment.

[@michaelfarrell7161]

Ditto

[@amandalane9595]

I was so scared when I had my first and hopefully only major surgery. Everyone was so kind and gentle, respectful of my needs and truly I couldn't say anything negative about them at all. Then the anesthesiologist came in and he started cracking little jokes and lightened up the mood. He seemed to know I needed a little giggle before telling me he'd be right there the whole time, that I was in great hands. I never saw him after the surgery, but I'll never forget him. They saved my life that day and changed it forever for the better. Thank you for everything you do.

[@binary964]

cardiothoracic anesthesiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons always have my highest respect, by far the most finely tuned specialties that require the highest level of skills and attention to details

[@Seaworthy99-1]

Great vid. I've had three careers---my last was an RN--Staff RN, Nursing supervisor, and nurse manager. I have had several major surgeries, and I know the drill, but my personal apprehension was maxed out on each occasion. The support staff and surgeons were great. I have often wanted to ask some surgeons if they appreciate the fact that what they do is "magic". With some it was a "calling" not simply a job or a profession. One doc, who was a close friend, worked fourteen hours a day, six and a half days a week, and if one of his patients hiccuped and the resident or fellow didn't call him---there would be hell to pay. He came from Pennsylvania and his father had been a coal miner and he never forgot where he came from. I don't impress easily, but many folks that I met when I entered the world of healthcare dazzled the hell out of me. 99% of the public has no idea of the education, training, and sacrifice that specialized physicians go through. My deepest thanks and appreciation.

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

My Open Heart Surgery went horribly wrong and I ended up having three surgeries instead one that night. The whole thing was bad and recovery was really hard. I say that, but, life afterwards has been so much better.

[@TillURide420]

It’s mind boggling the level of technology that exists in the medical field and the amount of knowledge you all have. To think of how many lives have been lost in order to contribute to the medical field to grow is crazy. How many different things have been tried out and how many things didn’t work. You guys deserve more respect than any other profession that exists

[@waldenhouse]

Seeing as I survived an emergency Aortic Dissection surgery, I wish I could have had my surgery recorded! 15 years surviving, so far. Thank you for everything you do.

[@mary71257]

I had a heart attack on January 1st of this year and had a quadruple bypass on pump 3 days later. Thank you so much for this video and a big shout out to those who have given people a second chance at life. So grateful to still be here as I know so many others who feel the same. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mr.osakweanthonyfrancis9936]

Did you smoke?

[@sailboatrn7372]

Thanks for this explanation!! It was excellent!! From an old retired RN whose husband had a triple CABG at age 42 in the facility I worked at. I knew everyone involved. We were blessed to have such excellent care!!

[@Sushi2735]

With the very greatest of respect! Thank you!!! You have kept me alive through 3 Cancer Surgeries, one heart ablation, and three weeks ago, a second more complicated one. Bless you and the highly specialized work you do!!! It takes you and the surgeon to get us through. I’m sorry you don’t get the thanks you deserve. As a nervous patient I truly appreciate the pre meds you have given! ❤️❤️❤️😫😫❤️❤️❤️😫

[@cindysmith2445]

I have really enjoyed watching this video. My husband underwent CABG x6 in June, 2004. Subsequently, he has had 4 cardiac stents placed (1 in an original graft) as well as 2 peripherally. We were originally told he had a 10 year life expectancy, he is now 2 months short of 20 years. What you folks do is beyond miraculous & so appreciated. Dr Robert Feldman, Dr Peter Chung and Dr Siva Gummadi are among the best of the best & we are beyond grateful for their expertise & care.

[@LeGenDxKaOtiK]

Is this the first video without "I'm an anesthesiology resident" at the start? 🎉

[@Josh-ed7ui]

Second 🎉

[@FezCaliph]

Massive flex 🔥🔥😆

[@VU3ZNL]

Second video now Max is a certified anestisialogist

[@emiliomartineziii2980]

He finally made it!!! 🎉🥳🎉

[@mxandrew]

hyyyyype

[@ryanlippert480]

Such a robust program with so many levels that they do a fantastic job of not going too deep into the weeds and making it a user friendly video. They kept a lot of the medical terminology at a layman's level and then had either an explanation at the bottom or explained it. Basically a great educational tool for anyone who's interested.

[@afterthestorm221]

It's nice to have your teachers and mentors take the time to educate us in KZbin land.

[@NDMD]

Incredible job showcasing the complexity of cardiac OR! This is awesome!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Really appreciate that, especially coming from one of the medical KZbin greats!

[@TheBluemc06]

I had a double bypass in March of 2023 and fortunately I was not scared I was quite comfortable because the entire staff had talked to me and made me feel like a family member! SIU saved my life! Southern Illinois University was great and my operation went great and no issues

[@johnb4183]

Establishing a rapor with the patient is very much necessary , absolutely! I can imagine the difference in the patient who has supreme confidence in their dr and one who does not , that to me would actually be terrifying.

[@brettlamont4965]

Good job getting all the sign offs and stating as such. So many med videos don’t or either don’t say it. You are a professional and the video demonstrates that.

[@johngriffith4867]

Thank you for this video. I am a retired 25 year ER PA and am scheduled for ohs for a fibroelastoma resection at Duke September 14 2023 and found this very informative. God bless you all.

[@genepatterson4375]

When you talk about the fear the patient experiences on entering the OR I can understand, from experience, as you are immediately set upon by numerous people to prepare you for your surgery. I was blessed with an incredible surgeon that visited me pre-op and I honestly had no fear going into surgery. It’s been 5 years since my triple CABG but I remember much vividly. Thank you for this vid as it covered so much of what happened, I was put put right after entering the OR so I just dealt with all the tubes afterwards. This is a fantastic video.

[@jungjunpark9890]

Dr. Salter sounds utterly confident and competent with every single sentence. I'd want him to be my doctor if I ever needed heart surgery.

[@edcasey9738]

Plus he’s a great guy.

[@josephonyango8064]

My son is internation student in m pesa academy, and he wants to passue in cardialogoly

[@jacktietjen]

Max, as an ECMO Specialist, Respiratory Therapist, and medical student hopeful this video was awesome to see! I'm familiar with many of the concepts discussed here, but hearing it presented directly from the perspective of the anesthesiologists in the OR is tremendously insightful. Fantastic stuff as always!!!

[@Mullerky]

A respiratory therapist too… let’s kindly keep intouch max

[@christopherleubner6633]

Congratulations on becoming a full fledged anesthesiologist. I would 100% trust you to keep me comfortably numb during surgery.

[@keithturner428]

Recovering from double bypass 2 weeks post surgery here in New Zealand. Thank you so much for this fantastic explanatory video I wish I had seen this beforehand. Both of you explain this so well. Being on my own I was scared sh*&^%# but the anesthesiologists were fantastic and once I moved myself onto the operating table into the right position knocked me out pretty much straight away. I remember it being very cold. Next thing was waking up in ICU . You are all amazing bless you all for this second chance what a team, I will not let you down!!!

[@Democrathater24]

The ventilator?? I'm so afraid I want to throw up

[@philipallard8026]

Thank you guys. My 4 vessel CABG happened 20 years ago. Your kind of expertise is magical.

[@real.m4rkie]

As an aspiring anesthesiologist I love your videos that show what being one will be like.

[@geesegoose6174]

Can't imagine what it took for you to pull off this channel. How can someone get through all the red tape to be able to do this. From the interviews in the spaces in the hospital to all the seemingly isolated areas you get at times... The effort and amount of stuff going on behind the scenes must be absolutely insane

[@maryjopaoni3597]

About 14 years ago I had a leaky mitral valve(33% back flow) repairedl, 10 years ago a pacemaker, and tomorrow my battery is being replaced. If I would have had these health problems 20 years ago I don't think I would still be here and active. We are blessed that we have so many great medicine and medical staff. I also am sure that if i had not had good insurance I would not had this extensive procedures.

[@stephenbeevers2565]

I've had a quadruple bypass 2014. Facinating to see what goes into it just from a sleep point of view. I'd wager this is the most important part of an operation.

[@lanamichalski3208]

Great video Dr. Finestein! ❤❤A lay person knows there is a lot involved in anesthesiology, for any surgery, but wow...cardiology is a whole different ballgame. I had my aortic valve replaced with a pig valve 5 1/2 years ago. My hats off to anyone in this field. I'm so incredibly grateful for another chance for a normal life. ❤

[@ALousySavage]

Im a student nurse anesthetist who worked in a cardiothoracic ICU and recovered many of these patients after surgery. Massive respect to cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons and perfusionists. Definitely some of the most intelligent and skilled professionals you will meet in the hospital

[@brianmwirigi200]

I'm a nurse,aspiring to be a Nurse anesthetist in future,God willing. Are nurse anesthetist allowed to study further and gain expertise in cardiothoracic anaesthesia or any other anesthesia subspecialty?

[@mcbaggins12]

Thank you for using your proper title and not "nurse anesthesiologist resident". Respect

[@brianmwirigi200]

@@mcbaggins12 what difference would it create?

[@mcbaggins12]

@@brianmwirigi200 misrepresenting yourself to patients and acting like you're a doctor when you're not

[@brianmwirigi200]

@@mcbaggins12 nurse anesthetist do 100% percent of what MD anesthesiologist do.

[@samuraisoul2]

Fascinating! I'm working very hard too never need these services but glad to know they are there. I'm a stroke surviver and that focused my attention on health issues. Love the channel!

[@hodgey7183]

Totally awesome video. Had 3xCABG 12/18/23. Fascinating to see what I went through and explained so well. I’m in awe of you of you guys, thanks for your skill, bravery and dedication. I remember going into theatre, spoke to one of your colleagues and next thing I was in ICU being told to cough twice and the intubation tube coming out. I was interested in the fact you used potassium to arrest the heart as I was low on potassium post surgery. That was one of my worse part taking extra potassium, it made me sick as a dog. Pain wise my chest was very low and even on the first day I only needed paracetamol so I was very lucky. Anyway fast forward six months I feel so good it’s frightening. I’ve so much energy I sometimes feel like I’m going to burst. It’s wonderful that you took a very sick man and gave him a new life. Thank God for you all. ❤️from 🇬🇧

[@hauntedbearchild]

When my husband had double bypass surgery the heart surgeon, after careful evaluation, decided he was a candidate for bypass without stopping the heart. His body temp was dropped and his heart was slowed down to a minimum. It all went very well. Apparently, many factors go into not arresting the heart, and the surgeon told us that he opts for it when he can because it has less overall side effects, both physical and cognitive/mental. His temperature was gradually and slowly raised when in the ICU. It's amazing what they've been able to do the past several years. It would be a great idea if you could address this in another video, heart surgery without the heart being stopped and how that's handled different with anesthesia.

[@christopherleubner6633]

The irony is they have been doing this in Russia for many years, mainly due to lack of effective anesthesia drugs.

[@mhastings510]

He is so lucky he had that choice. My father had an emergency triple bypass and was never the same cognitively. Many years later during an Alzheimer’s evaluation I told the doctor that his real decline stated after his bypass, he said that it was well known among doctors as pumphead syndrome. I still wonder if it would have been kinder had he just passed and not gone through all of that.

[@josephdahdouh2725]

@@mhastings510 I think in most cases, you guys made the right choice for going through the surgery especially if the person who wanted this surgery to happen willingly rather than was forced by you. There are always complications and side effects to doing anything medically. So, I cheer you on that despite you hating your parents' condition afterward, you never know how they felt since. I'd rather live longer with Alzheimer's and loss of some cognitive function to build more memories with my grandkids and kids if I was old, and I believe if the grandfather was well taken care off than most people in his position would say the same.

[@jallown]

As an IV tech, I absolutely love these looks into the active OR. I'm far more familiar with cardioplegia than I would ever like to be after making it hundreds of times, but it's cool to actually see it in action like this and what goes through the minds of anesthesiologists and cardiovascular surgeons during its use.

[@julie982]

Congratulations Dr. Feinstein! I noticed on the Mount Sinai website that you have completed your residency and beginning a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia.

[@timdernachn9851]

I had cardiac surgery in Australia and the procedure there was essentially the same as you've described here👍 Brought back so memories 🙂 It's excellent to see this stuff standardised.

[@midaztouch]

I used to do cardiac anesthesia but now I just do regular stuff. It really is a whole different ball game. I did them at a private community hospital so I had to do everything myself (there was no resident or fellow). It was fun for a while but these cases can be stressful. Now I do anesthesia for more “routine” cases like gall bladders, knee replacements, hernias, gastric sleeves, shoulder scopes, c-sections, cystos, colonoscopies, etc. Great video by the way. Brings back some memories.

[@andretaing3355]

My career has nothing to do with the medical field ,but ever since I found your channel. I love each and every one of them. Always informative and straight to the point. I appreciate what you do. The only medical channel I subscribe too as well. Your attitude in every video is also on point. Happy and uplifting. Take care out there!

[@michelebouvet8074]

I had an aortic valve replaced. What an amazing thing to have done! Its a ton of seriously complicated ❤ 14:41 work for anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgeons, nurses, techs and housekeeping. Soooo complicated, deep and I'm sure exhausting. I am grateful for every single brain cell it took to train for this deeply complex life saving ballet. 3 yrs out and i am doing so very well. ❤🎉

[@danameyer9198]

CABGx4 after a silent heart attack. So thankful for the skilled team that saved me. I am just glad it happened immediately because knowing all of this ahead of time would have induced such anxiety. Thank you for sharing!

[@Acceleronics]

I had to pause the video towards the end of the initial interview when the lead said that patients experience fear when wheeled into the operating room. I had multiple surgeries several decades ago due to a nasty accident. My experiences went from an engineer's fascination with all the operating room equipment during the first few procedures to anxiety attacks after I had experienced some major league pain in pre-op. Now I get an overwhelming emotional reaction just watching a video. Pain creates very powerful conditioning!

[@joelkelsey7788]

I did my internship in the OR and got to see a handful of CABGs so this was really nice to get to see another aspect of the surgery!

[@amacan01]

As one that is facing possible mitral valve in the near future this has been very helpful in putting some of my worries at ease. Than You for taking the time to explain this.

[@Engineer_Eric_59]

Hi Max, congrats on I assuming finishing your residency in Anesthesia. I always found you and your videos very professional and educational.

[@joycevillano755]

I have had two open heart surgeries within nine months of each other twenty years ago and am very thankful for doctors saving my life. I needed these surgeries because a virus damaged the lining of my heart and also my cardiac vessels necessitating these surgeries. I did not have either heart surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, but I was born there.

[@Democrathater24]

The ventilator I'm so scared I want to puke. I don't know if I can do it 😢😢

[@SimonaFred]

one of the most responsible specialties, you are professional

[@MrBanzoid]

Very informative video Max, thank you. My brother had a quadruple bypass three months ago. He went into hospital to check out minor chest pains and they wouldn't let him go home! They were very surprised that he hadn't already had a heart attack. He had the surgery a couple of weeks later. Total cost of the surgery? Zero, we're in the UK with our marvellous NHS which the government is trying to sell off to the highest bidder. The only cost was for car parking at the hospital!

[@mbc65]

That bypass machine made me gasp just looking at it. When you think about what it does and how that giant piece of equipment replaces, essentially, your little fist sized heart. It's truly amazing.

[@mr.medtech731]

This video shows so much. It is great!! Thank you for going the extra mile on your videos!

[@paulkoza8652]

Wow. Excellent video. My neighbor is a profusionist at VCU Medical Center in Richmond. She primarily works with organ transplant surgeries - liver, kidney, lungs, along with coronary surgeries. She once told me about a patient having a triple organ transplant. I cannot even imagine this. Unfortunately, the individual did not survive for long after the procedures. The other thing that amazed me is how many transplant surgeries are performed there on an annual basis. It is almost like a routine procedure. She said the most difficult are the lung transplants because the donor organs are not as "clean" as the others since the lungs are exposed to more surface bacteria than the others. Makes sense to me. Also, the degree of mechanization in the OR is amazing. Now I understand why so many new surgeons come from undergraduate programs in biometric engineering. Thanks so much for this video along with the Mt. Sinai team.

[@josephonyango8064]

❤

[@raimbaalgaming1226]

I got to be in on a cardiac bypass. It was 10 hours and I’ll say it was a pretty amazing experience. I’m glad I wasn’t the one on the table of course but being able to shadow and ask questions on the side just made it more interesting.

[@The1randy]

I dont know much about your area but want to say thank you for everything you have done in this life time for all ❤

[@paulpoppenfuse7071]

I'm loving this one thank you

[@fuzzybutt]

Being under is by far the best sleep I've ever had. At times I wish they offered that as a service lol, would prob be too expensive tho. Really cool watching how all this happens from the anesthesiologist’s side.

[@charlesmclemore3835]

I had quadruple heart bypass surgery 15 years ago and I’m doing great.

[@DanielElwell]

Thanks for this. As a veteran of 5 cardiac surgeries i found it fascinating!

[@soranuareane]

I had hoped you'd one day have a patient who wanted their surgery to be featured!! If I ever needed surgery at Mount Sinai for whatever reason, I'd absolutely volunteer to have you make a video about it.

[@paulcreedon1375]

Hi Max, This is your best video yet! Great job!

[@nieuwegeljo5645]

From the Netherlands: as a retired ICU nurse the main flaw from this video is that far too many technical expressions are being used for lay viewers without being explained. If your aim is to explain to general viewers (without medical knowledge!) then your video has FAILED, but is it to show off you have excelled brilliantly!

[@Cinzia138]

I was operated at 13 for a whole in my heart. Never told me if they had to stop my heart. Well I guess I had a bypass machine. Thank u so much 4 being there 4 us. Without ur studies we would be dead. I

[@mnledesm]

"Im an anesthesiologist"... Congrats on graduating. Wishing you many successes in the future!

[@leodikinis7390]

Thanks Max! Nice to get an early morning OR fix.

[@ariesmars29]

The medical science now is amazing. I couldn't handle it, but for those that can/do, thank you!

[@darriontunstall3708]

That was awesome and amazing and so cool! I learned a lot! I’m having eye surgery in September because my right eye is crossed because of my cerebral palsy, I’m gonna see if my eye surgery can be filmed , I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist physician, it takes a special person and skill to be a anesthesiologist or CRNA and you’re one of them! You rock man

[@henriquelaydner4080]

I’m sorry to hear you could not fulfill your dream career, but I’m glad you can find pleasure following dr. Feinstein’s videos. I have a colleague that is paraplegic and is of the most competent and caring anesthesiologists I know.

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@henriquelaydner4080 ok thanks

[@dawnmcknight71966]

Watching this I'm crying 😢😢 I'm having aortic aneurÿsm surgery on 1/30 I'm so scared do you have a video on that?

[@neshawnbarney6584]

You got this. I know you do.

[@dawnmcknight71966]

@@neshawnbarney6584 thank you so much🙏❤️

[@PowerrPundit]

Wish you had spoken to the perfusionist!! Would have loved to know more about their role, and how involved they are in the plan and communication.

[@PowerrPundit]

Thank you @max feinstein!

[@lauren_the_mount7325]

I work in a Peds CICU, so my jaw DROPPED when you said 9 French catheter - then reminded myself thesis an adult.

[@ScBoyyx]

I'm starting Perfusion school in a few weeks! Thanks as always Max for producing such high quality videos full of excellent information.

[@marionvanstaalduinen8562]

My son is a Perfusionist and he really likes his job. Hope you will too.

[@amandaschmidt3170]

Current perfusion student here!! 🫡🫀

[@naylani7790]

Not on that level yet but I have an interview for perfusion school in a few weeks so I’m excited!❤🫀🫁🩸

[@sherrydawson6253]

Oh this was so exciting to watch. It does require a great team. With all the machines,instruments, so many IVs its a wonder theirs room for all of u to work. That Doctor was awesome and so cool .thank u so much for this. You are so awesome as well! 😊😊❤❤❤

[@jhonhincapie6803]

Had a quintuple bypass in 2019 never saw the operating room. Happy for each day.

[@darktoadone5068]

I had quadruple bypass in April and had a great anesthesiologist, I had a meeting with her two days before the surgery and she told me exactly what was going to happen and put me at such ease. I was really nervous and have never had an operation. I'm still recovering and start cardiac rehab August 16th. I'm so lucky to be alive, I've never been a emotional type person but I was after the surgery.

[@gvnumber3200]

Congratulations on your successful surgery and praying for your great rehab!

[@jeremylowe2309]

This is insane!!!! Crazy the patients let you film these but no matter. Awesome videos!

[@nikkiGary-t3q]

I grew up in this hospital as my mother was in heart failure since 1960 they produce the best cardiac thoracic surgeons in the world. Dr. Robert Litwack operated on my mother three times RIP Dr. Tristen was her lung specialist. Dr. figure was her hematologist who saved my life. Dr. Mattis was her cardiologist and now I have Dr. Sharma like mother like daughter I only trust Mount Si with my heart❤

[@jenniferaustin6778]

Did I hear you say anesthesiologist without saying you’re a resident? Did I miss something? How exciting for you!!!!!

[@3cardmonty602]

I had a 5mm hole in one of the leaflets of my bicuspid aortic valve leading to severe aortic insufficiency. My only symptom was low BP - 90/40. The hole in my leaflet was caused by endocarditis sometime in my lifetime - don’t know when or how. I wonder if I could’ve lived 30+ years with this hole and didn’t know it. I had OHS In April of 2022 to replace the valve with a bovine valve. I also had an AtriClip put in place to prevent AFIB. I went to “sleep” about 6:30AM and woke up in the ICU about 5:30PM. The first night was rough, but they had me up and walking within the first day of recovery. It took about a month for my heartbeat to normalize. I have been steadily progressing.

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

Great video and these are the true heroes doing the most difficult job on the planet, next to soldiers in battle. I wonder how expensive this surgery is. Any guesses?

[@trinnis42]

I had a septal myectomy with a mitral valve replacement in 2019. Two days later, I had minor hallucinations in the hospital (seeing little pink hearts on the wall). At home, about 7 days later, I woke up from a nap and had completely forgotten about the surgery. My wife got scared when I asked her why my chest was sore but had no memory of why. I kept asking my family about the surgery and stuff like what my ejection fraction was. It was really cool - I found it really amusing that I had some intellectual acknowledgment about the surgical procedure, and I could plainly see this big scar on my chest, but I was blank on any real memory. Totally cool, but my wife freaked out a little. The memory loss and the hallucinations, lasted about 40 minutes each. I'm assuming it was the wild anesthesia drugs I received. I recovered well and my doctors were fantastic.

[@paulkoza8652]

I heard that the memory loss is not unusual from folks who I know who have had this procedure.

[@henriquelaydner4080]

Despite the anesthetics can’t be ruled out as partially responsible, they’re only part of the equation. All the emotional and physical stress you’ve experienced are major factors. Cardiac surgery definitely is one of the most stressful surgeries one can go through. The shifts on the body’s functions are major. Having all the blood bypassed to a machine that mechanically cannot reproduce the hearts pulsatile pushing of the blood, the body temperature going drastically down and up within minutes, the cutting and stitching of the sternum and the placement of chest tubes to drain the air that remains trapped inside the chest interfering on normal lung expansion, the cognitive impairment that can result from all the factors aforementioned, but also from the ICU’s ambiance with little to no natural daylight, all the beeping noise, the constant manipulation of the patient, interfering with the sleeping patterns, the dietary changes, being separated from your beloved ones, etc.

[@paulkoza8652]

@@henriquelaydner4080 My profusionist neighbor would agree with you.

[@Robbie64]

On my last surgery I said that’s crazy on how much it was for anesthesia now I understand with all that knowledge they need

[@jrhalabamacustoms5673]

Thank you for your videos. 3X CABG, it helps me so much to understand the skill and dedication of the Doctors and Nurses involved in my surgery, and to help process the events. Scary from my point of view, yet everyone involved knew what they were doing and brought me comfort during my stay.

[@lyndarichardson4744]

I had an aortic valve replacement and an ascending aorta aneurysm repair, nearly 3 years ago at the Papworth hospital in the Uk. I was nervous going into the operating theatre. The anaesthetic was very reassuring and I don't even remember my breathing tube coming out. I'm only thankful I didn't have to pay for it !

[@talananiyiyaya8912]

Really, the only thing you're thankful for is not having to personally pay for it? How cold of a person you are, to not be thankful to the medical professionals who saved your life.

[@lyndarichardson4744]

@@talananiyiyaya8912 You are misinterpreting what I said. I didn't say the only thing I was thankful for was that I didn't have to pay.Of course I was very grateful to the surgeons and all the staff . Before you start making accusations, read carefully what people say .

[@talananiyiyaya8912]

@@lyndarichardson4744 "I'm only thankful I didn't have to pay for it" your words not mine. I haven't misinterpreted anything. If you were thankful for other things as well why say you're only thankful for that one bit?

[@fastcarenjoyer8008]

This sounds so terrifying

[@rainHellsing]

im just now starting my medical school journey and i hope i can have experiences like this in the future

[@suzannekaram1995]

Always exceptionally presented🏆 Wish you could pop in for my next surgery in Mobile, Alabama.

[@serinodiaz4140]

Who really gets the credit the senior surgeon or the fellow and does the patient know who does what and gives consent ? Thank you for sharing. Who really does the anesthesia and does the patient know and what are the risk?

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Credit in what sense? Typically the attending surgeon and the fellow will both introduce themselves and state their roles for the patient. Same concept applies for the anesthesia team.

[@btaylo24]

Very interesting and informative.. Thank you.

[@stevehornett4896]

Another fantastic video. Very insightful. Thanks so much for this very informative recording.

[@mdmarko]

Brings back memories of some years back, got new aortic valve and they threw in a bypass.

[@fredtraore6789]

Is an Anesthesiologist assisting with surgical procedures?

[@aukahpusing9887]

No, they will busy monitor the patient consciousness condition

[@tamarinmangold1414]

Loving your scrub cap, Max! 👌

[@wotan10950]

I had a cardiac catheter ablation a few years ago (I have Brugada Syndrome). Five-hour procedure. TBH, I didn’t ask too many questions. I’ve had many surgeries, cardiac and elsewhere, over the years. The only one that freaked me out was the cataract; the medical team said I appeared unfazed. I said, just give me the max and I’m good! They said, uh, you’re awake for this procedure! I was also fairly awake during my three ICD implantations. P.S. you might mention that heparin can cause huge purple bruises on your body after surgery. Obviously, it’s a crucial drug, but I was literally purple from my waist to my lower thighs.

[@rnw4468]

Thank you for giving insights into the scope of cardio-thoracic anesthesiologist and perfusionist

[@erinsummerfield236]

that was epic!

[@amandaschmidt3170]

Yay!!! Thanks for mentioning the bypass machine!! Cheers from a current perfusion student

[@jessebrown2916]

they knocked me out while I was being wheeled from the prep room to the OR. the Last thing I remember was the cute nurse that was holding my IV and walking slightly ahead of me. Got a triple in 2009 and Im still here. Dr Anthony Collazo at INOVA Fairfax.

[@floorpizza8074]

I noticed the word "resident" missing from your intro, Dr. Feinstein, congratulations!!