danb1983
Well-known member
Hi,
Someone just left a comment on my blog saying:
In England the Medtronics transcatheter delivery system has been approved.I t doesn't require open heart surgery. Is it available to you? It is a much less traumatic procedure and the recovery period is only a couple of days. Check out the Medtronics web site they have a video clip.
http://www.medtronic.com/our-therapies/heart-valve-repair-and-replacement/index.htm (I think this is the website, but I don't really understand it...)
This has really messed with my head, I would LOVE to have a less invasive procedure than OHS, but when I asked the question to my surgeon and nurse I was told that because it was the mitral valve and inside the heart this just wasnt possible... and then no more was said about it...
My background is that I had OHS to fix a hole in the heart aged 2, and I have had a mild leaking valve all my life, it is now severe so need a repair. It is not "diseased" as such, but a congential condition... I am also told that there is an 80% chance of repair, so a 20% chance of replacement. I am waiting for surgery at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, England....
... Are any of these reasons why the less invasive option won't work for me?
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, Dan
Someone just left a comment on my blog saying:
In England the Medtronics transcatheter delivery system has been approved.I t doesn't require open heart surgery. Is it available to you? It is a much less traumatic procedure and the recovery period is only a couple of days. Check out the Medtronics web site they have a video clip.
http://www.medtronic.com/our-therapies/heart-valve-repair-and-replacement/index.htm (I think this is the website, but I don't really understand it...)
This has really messed with my head, I would LOVE to have a less invasive procedure than OHS, but when I asked the question to my surgeon and nurse I was told that because it was the mitral valve and inside the heart this just wasnt possible... and then no more was said about it...
My background is that I had OHS to fix a hole in the heart aged 2, and I have had a mild leaking valve all my life, it is now severe so need a repair. It is not "diseased" as such, but a congential condition... I am also told that there is an 80% chance of repair, so a 20% chance of replacement. I am waiting for surgery at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, England....
... Are any of these reasons why the less invasive option won't work for me?
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, Dan