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    Scaring

    I am having my second OHS June 5th. Since my first surgery was done via right thoracotomy, this time they have to do a sternotomy. Is there any gain in having a plastic surgeon instead of heart surgeon close the incision to minimize the scaring?
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    Will I feel different

    Hello, I've had moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation for years -even though I'm not symptomatic, I'm sure it must have some effect on how I feel every day. I'm wondering what my "normal" will be after my valve is replaced. Will my "everyday" normal feel different?
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    Have question about meds

    Both propranolol and metropool are in a class of drugs call beta blockers. I had similar reaction to these drugs as your boyfriend. The fatigue was horrible-I also became depressed. Luckily I was able to change to a different type of drug. For most people switching isn't an option as beta...
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    Human Cadaver Valve

    I'll stay in St Louis to have the surgery. Who did your surgery?
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    Human Cadaver Valve

    The repair done at Cleveland Clinic failed within the first 4 wks
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    Tissue Valve - 10 yrs?

    Mechanical vs Tissue - This forum has provided me a wealth of information about mechanical and tissue valves and I'll forever be grateful to those who shared their stories. I've read that the longevity of a tissue valve is about 10 yrs, however when reading thru this forum is seems more like...
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    New Here

    This video might be helpful to both you and your husband http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2011/02/10/cardiac-depression-marc-gillinov-video/http://
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    Human Cadaver Valve

    Hi, I need to make my decision between a tissue valve or mechanical valve. There has been much discussion about animal tissue valves, but little said about human cadaver valves. Does anyone have experience with human valve replacement? If so, I like to hear your story. Thanks Everyone.
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    Echo says Patient Prosthesis Mismatch

    Here's an article about PPM, this might be helpful http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/119/7/1034.full
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    Valve choice for 23 yr old active male

    Reading other peoples experience with Coumadin might be helpful http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=9218&name=COUMADINhttp://
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    Band too large

    Hello, has anyone ever heard of a mitral valve failure being attributed to the use of an annuloplasty band that was too large?
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    First Post Ever! - Changing cardiologist

    You might try calling the local Heart Association. A doctor who runs marathons probably has participated in Heart Asso. response runs.
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    6 weeks post op and I have mild to moderate leakage????

    I was really angry when my repair failed. Now I think about it like this; someone has to fall into that 3% or repairs that fail, this time it's me, how unlucky, but at least there's a fix for the problem and once done, I can move on with my life. Of course I pray bad luck does not strike twice!!!!
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    6 weeks post op and I have mild to moderate leakage????

    Yes, I have the same problem. Had my mitral valve repaired on 12/14/2011 and 4 weeks later had echo and TEE that showed severe regurgitation. I am now scheduling another OHS from June to either re-repair or replace the valve.
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    To those who have gone before me and travelled for surgery...

    Hope my answers help you. 1. How long did you stay in town after you were released? I was asked to stay local for 4 days after discharge. 2. Did you travel via car on your way home? No, we flew both ways. 3. What, if any, were your travel recommendations from your doctor after your release? I...
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