Recent content by sarashreen

I had aortic regurgitation with tricuspid valve. I have been taking losartan 25 mg or 12.5 mg(based on my BP level every day) so far. Its for 1 year after ROSS as they want to maintain systolic around 110 for 1 year. Initially lisinopril was causing dry cough so it was changed to losartan...

I’m in the same situation. Had ROSS procedure on 3/29/22. Cough is not going away. Took Benzonatate 100mg pills twice a day. I have been coughing since had surgery. Tried below before taking benzonatate : -Guaifenesin 600mg extended release every 12 hours (Mucinex) - normal saline spray 3...

History:- s/p VSD closure and AV repair in July 1992 at the age of 6. Following-up with cardiologist, echo last 30 years. Dec 2021 and June 2022 echo shown ejection fraction went down to 45%. LV dimensions enlarged so cardiologist referred to see surgeon. Sep 13 2022 :- had appointment with Dr...

Stay Tuned for post ROSS Procedure update

Home > Aortic Valve Replacement Solutions > The Ross Procedure In cyrolife website, there is link aortic valve replacement solutions. If you click this link, there are promotions for On-X Aortic Valve, ROSS. You are creating impression here that cyrolife only promotes ROSS. Below link...

Why should cyrolife promotes ROSS? They are the seller for On-X as well https://www.cryolife.com/

Thanks everyone for the response. My cardiologist also recommended to wait six weeks for surgery after covid to subside the pneumonia in lungs. This will make the lungs clear before surgery

Had a discussion with surgeon’s office. They recommended to postpone the surgery six weeks. I am feeling okay overall but the main symptom is cough. The decision was to postpone the surgery to make sure that the cough has subsided completely & I am stronger after Covid. Below article discuss...

If infected with covid-19 and had mild symptoms, anyone know how long to wait for heart surgery ? If the symptoms are gone and test result is negative, does it mean its good to go for surgery or any wait time there?

You are right. Received below email from Dr Hamamsy’s office staff. “My apologies, we have been dealing with a nursing strike here at Mount Sinai and I have been involved with that. We will be seeing patients again on Friday, January 20th if you would like to come in then.” I have scheduled...

I have tricuspid AV with severe AR. As per Dr Hamamsy My Aortic annulus size is 26 mm , Aortic root is 26 mm. From CT and MRI, my STJ 26 mm, Ascending aorta is 29 mm. Dr Hamamsy told me I am the best candidate for ROSS , they feel it benefits me lot so they offer it. Dr Hamamsy does the...

I had noted when surgeon told me it is 26 mm at his office so my notes are not flawed. Dr Hamamsy also has a nurse practitioner but I saw him only once few minutes and he did not share any contact info. I was ready for 2nd appointment with surgeon but the offiice assistant told me I dont have to...

Yes. Today I called their office and expressed my upset. Still I haven’t heard back from Dr Hamamsy’s office assistant. I have to chase her every time to get the things done. On other side, I personally dont like the way they are having residency doctor answering my questions for critical...

Hello Member. I had appointment with Dr Hamamsy on 12/2 since my cardiologist recommended to see surgeon. Dr Hamamsy confirmed that I am the candidate for ROSS , he offered me ROSS since it is best for me and advised me to do surgery in February. I had bunch of follow-up questions for him so I...

Who was the surgeon?