Heart Valve surgery: Minimally invasive mitral valve repair.

[@RedneckBarStoriesRonVincent]

Dr. Castro repaired my mitral valve almost ten years ago. He and his team at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California were amazing.

[@ljbaa]

I would just like to say my husband and I were very pleased you made this video. He is facing MV repair surgery, and we are scared, he is young and we have small children, so there is a lot of fear, but we know it needs to be done. We have written down your questions so we can pass those questions along with our personal questions. We wish you were closer. Thank you for your help. Take care and God bless.

[@khadijeerdabaso3896]

Hello ,I am also a MVP patient just wanted to ask how did it go with the operation on your husband.

[@josievalencia]

Hi doc, I’m 44 years old when I get mechanical valve heart surgery,,because I have stroke need to have this surgery, doctor said need this operation, so I choose michannical valve, now im still working here in saudi arabia, you said its work in lifetime, im so blessed that we have doctors like you , give life support for us, thanks 😊

[@Awesome3425-q8n]

R u in Saudi right now?

[@texanforeverthompson3645]

Very informative. ... I'm 88 and had a multiple bypass six years ago after a massive heart attack. My heart is enlarged, has scar tissue, and I now need a calcified valve replacement. I took myself off hospice and intend to fight it. Will see a highly experienced cardiologist in 12 days for consultation about valve replacement at a well experienced center (Shannon) in San Angelo, Texas. Thanks for the heads-up. ... Positive and inspirational.

[@trystalb]

How are u now? I pray all went well 🙏🏾

[@bensou891]

Thank you doctor for your confortable way to explain things. You made it very simple. I am from algeria, unfortunately we have not this robotic. I am waiting to be operated my valve is tight and rejects blood. I am relying on my God he is the one who can cure all our illness and he is the one who givrs us the good solutions. I hope you a great success as you are also psychologist who knows well how to comfort your patients

[@lcastro005]

Good luck, friend

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Thank you. My surgeon is recommending a normal sternotomy for 95% mitral valve repair because it is less time in surgery on heart lung machine which he prefers. Scared. Don't want pump.head or ICU delirium. But I find the wiring sternum back medieval. Why do they all use sternalock? Insurance doesn't want added $2200 added.

[@shaykay3075]

This guy seems like he really cares.

[@lcastro005]

Thank you Shay!

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

Doctor I am scheduled for heart value replacement surgery in two weeks. The surgery will be done at the San Juan Puerto Rico Veterans Hospital that is affiliated with The University of Puerto Rico Medical school. But they often let Medical Students or an Intèrn perform the surgery. How can I guarantee that I am getting an Attendant to perform the surgery?

[@rosavanwyk4686]

Thank you for this information. Any special helpful diet during the weeks weeks before and after the procedure?

[@jacksands5767]

Thank you for the very informative video. I am facing this in the coming weeks. I had 3 bypasses with a mitral valve repair in Oct 2018. I had a pre op EJ of 25% and a recent echocardiogram, the EJ has not improved. I see a specialist in valve repair in a few weeks. I am in the Dallas area. Have you any opinions on the MitraClip procedure?

[@mauries]

I am 86 and have secere MR and a kidney problem. I would be prepared to fly to the U.S. for an operation. What kind of costs would I be looking at?

[@gabriellujan1791]

Hola doctor. Yo tuve una reparacion de valvula. Y solo estuve en recuperacion por aproximadamente 2 meses. Y luego volvi al trabajo. La operacion fue hace 2 anos. Pero a veces me siento demasiado cansado principalmente cuando camino mucho. Tu crees que debo seguir trabajando ?

[@milagrosjames1365]

This is the first time that valve surgery has been explained to me. I have a mitral valve that leaks blood also have kidney disease stage 4.my cardiologists have done many test but have no mention surgery. Im77 years old and have atrium fibrillation and getting tire and wicker every day.

[@lcastro005]

Hello James. I am sorry for the delay in response. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@silvergoatx1008]

Thank you. Your video is helpful

[@lindahughes-afflerback907]

Luis, Why do you have to wait for your heart to enlarge before you can have heart valve surgery?

[@ylst8874]

It always goes worse to me. Ur right.

[@yudiramkhalawan8151]

THAT VIDEO WAS VERY INFORMATIVE .THANKS HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPAIR THE MITRAL VALVE FOR A 56 YEAR OLD OTHER WISE HEALTHY PATIENT

[@lcastro005]

Yudi Sorry for the delay in response. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

Hello Doctor, 10 years ago I had an aortic valve replacement due to mycomatic degeneration. I have an artificial valve and take oral anticoagulant. I am doing very fine. But my annual check up Echo showed that now my Mitral Valve is leaking, also due to mycomatic degeneration. It is insufficient Stage 2, I have no Symptoms, and my Heart is not enlarged. it I will need a second heart surgery sooner or later.. I am very anxious about this second surgery.. have you already had a similar case.. second heart surgery after a couple of years...

[@jyoshnamayeedhal353]

Hello sir, I am having valve problem. One of my valve is leaky. Do I need surgery or it could be repair by medication. Do this problem affect my post marital life?

[@lcastro005]

Sorry Nicole, I just noticed your inquiry. If you had your reoperation, I hope everything went well. If not, and would like to contact me regarding review of your records, I would be happy to do so.

[@gjop-xm2xe]

Do you recommend anyone in Arizona

[@emilyreyes7333]

Thanks Doc

[@Matilda6936]

Can this work for a patient that has lung cancer?

[@meowsclesthecat3744]

Hi Dr. Castro my doctor just told me Ihave two leaky valves in my heart and he acts like it's nothing to be concerned about. I'm 48 years old should I be concerned about this? What are my next steps?

[@lcastro005]

Sorry for the delay in response. It really depends on the severity of the leaky valves. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@katrinajones875]

He has heart failure hes 37 years as of yesterday. Mitral valve is worse, tried cuspid, also is damaged, he has stage 3 kidney failure do to the meds he takes for helping his heart pump. What can they do to keep him alive. Please we are begging for help. The hospital wants to send him home right now like this with an apt in a week from now to discus any options..we live just above Sacramento. In ca. Hes so young and they aren't even offering any kind of surgery or procedure to help him. It's like they dont care cause we have bad insurance. What can we do? His ef is like 18% . He can barely walk across the room. Help . Please

[@domalbacna925]

Dr Castro what is your email address to ask some inquiry about mitral valve replacement. Please email it to me. Thank youn

[@jamesfoskey6904]

How do I contact you

[@katadaki9740]

Pls doctor, a patient from Nigeria, how much will d patient budget for d surgery. Thanks.

[@arzooali9977]

Can MVR done without open heart surgery?

[@Continental123-i2n]

Yes

[@lcastro005]

Sorry for the delay in response. Of course. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@keepcalm1000]

Could I repair my mild mitral valve prolapse and be able to play football or train in fitness with heavy weights,after full recovery ?

[@sizzlingsalamander6766]

I have the same questions like you do but my cardiologist said that he cannot perform an operation or repair a mild mitral valve prolapse unless it is severely regurgitating or your heart muscle has enlarged.. Which means if you are suffering from symptoms basically all you need is medication. A regular check up is also needed for monitoring.. Sadly, in our case lifting up weights is really not a good idea.. Hope you'll recover from that soon.

[@muhammadsabirchaudhary2876]

V nice

[@christinevega5362]

I need this please help me doc?

[@lcastro005]

Christine I am so sorry for the delay in response. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@lcastro005]

If your heart operation is successful, there is no reason why you can't resume your normal active routine.

[@ylst8874]

I have 5-6 mm prolobing valve , doctors don't take that serious but I take , it causes sudden angina , tashicardia even when I play my guitar for a bit longer (1.5 hour may be) I want surgery , this disease is disgusting.

[@lcastro005]

Sorry for the delay in response. Please call my office if you would like to discuss your situation with me. Luis. 650-261-2366

[@robertoluis9238]

VAYA CON DIOS PAPI---------------------------

[@shahidsyed7127]

Thanks very impressive Doctor I am suffering from ms once operated in the year 1993 now again volve is narrowed to .9 cm if I have your WhatsApp I will send my echo report to you

[@mellyz601]

I am 51 years old female. I am going to have heart valve surgery. Feb 20th. I will talk to my surgeon.

[@dycdc342]

Melly Z did it done successfully?

[@فيصلفيصل-ط5خ]

@@dycdc342 i think shes died

[@arzooali9977]

Please tell me any body

[@itsaqualcom]

Yes it can. Listen again to what this video on Minimally invasive mitral valve repair. It isn't open heart.

[@cameliacristea6804]

Where can I find you for a consultation? Please, respond. Thank you

[@lcastro005]

Hello camelia I do sincerely apologize for such a delay in response. You can always reach my office at 650-261-2366. Luis

[@luisevlrz]

can i ask you..! iam a patient with rheumatic mitral stenosis, according to my doctor here in italy ,i need to perform a mitral valve replacement ; my question is ,1) what is the best mitral valve to use ? the doctor here say,mechanical valve !. it is true ? i'm 48 years of age,iam here in italy for almost 14 years.2)for your advise,mitral valve replacement ,it is high risk to perform ? 3) how many hours to complete the operation ,thank you ,luisito villeroz ,via puggia 16131 genova italy.

[@reslyndeleon7029]

Is there any one can help my husband.two of his valve is ooperahan but we have no money that why sana my tumulong samin kasi d nmin kaya magpaopera kasi kay laki ng gagastusin wala nman kmi pera.