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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?

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?

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...

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

The repair done at Cleveland Clinic failed within the first 4 wks

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...

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://

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.

Here's an article about PPM, this might be helpful http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/119/7/1034.full

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

Hello, has anyone ever heard of a mitral valve failure being attributed to the use of an annuloplasty band that was too large?

You might try calling the local Heart Association. A doctor who runs marathons probably has participated in Heart Asso. response runs.

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!!!!

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.

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...

Hi, one known side effect of beta blockers is depression. When I was started on this med, I became clinically depressed - my cardiologist at the time didn't really believe the depression was from the medication. I changed to a another cardiologist, she took me off the beta blocker and started...

I'm in St Louis as well - would like to hear more about your surgeon and hospital.

If he is Medicare age he is entitled to short term skilled nursing care for rehabilitation. Usually that is done in an acute rehab setting in the hospital or skilled area of a nursing home.

Does anyone know why surgeons want to wait at least 6 months from your initial valve surgery to do a valve re-operation? I'm sure it has to do with risks, but risk of what?

I've learned a lot over the past week. I did hear back from Cleveland, and bottom line, I just happened to fall into that 1% of repairs that fail. So, I've come to terms with that. I've had second option from both a local cardiologist and cardiothoratic surgeon. They feel it's not urgent that...