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Paul117
does anyone know what SAM stands for. It seems that after my mitral valve repair I now have "sams" and I have to have my valve replaced.
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Marty
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SAM = Systoltic Anterior Motion When the ventricles contract, the entire mitral valve apparatus moves forward producing a bulge touching the interventricular septum and interferes with the outflow of the left ventricle. This is tricky business usually diagnosed by echocardiography. In your case the SAM is most likely a rare complication of the repair surgery. In some cases it can be corrected with medicine like beta blockers. Have your cardiologist explain it in simple English and draw a picture of it for you. Also before you decide to undergo surgery, would advise a second opinion.I'd go to Mayo or Cleveland Clinic.
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Paul117 said:
SAM = Systoltic Anterior Motion When the ventricles contract, the entire mitral valve apparatus moves forward producing a bulge touching the interventricular septum and interferes with the outflow of the left ventricle. This is tricky business usually diagnosed by echocardiography. In your case the SAM is most likely a rare complication of the repair surgery. In some cases it can be corrected with medicine like beta blockers. Have your cardiologist explain it in simple English and draw a picture of it for you. Also before you decide to undergo surgery, would advise a second opinion.I'd go to Mayo or Cleveland Clinic.
jeffp
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Marty said it perfectly. I had SAM after my MV repair and it practically blocked off the outflow completely and I wound up with the valve replacement. I didn't know about it until after the whole thing was done as it was one LOOOONG surgery session. I did view the intraop transesophageal echo (on tape afterwards, obviously) and you could really see the valve flap over with each beat. I'm certainly not a cardiologist and even I could tell that it wasn't a good thing.
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Thanks guys
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your right! were else can you get so much support.
thanks again
I'm leaning toward Mayo
Thanks guys
your right! were else can you get so much support.
thanks again
I'm leaning toward Mayo
Marty
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Paul117 said:
Good. You can't go wrong there. Personally I believe at Mayo they have the best mitral valve surgeons and cardiologists . They will know how to diagnose and cure SAM. Keep us informed. All the best to you. Marty
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paulk
Paul,
I agree with Marty to get a second opinion. Heck, I met with 2 cardiologists and 2 surgeons before my surgery (I'm an engineer, and question everything
). If you're interested, I can give you the names of the my cardio & surgeon. In any case, do please keep us informed of your progress.
-Paul
I agree with Marty to get a second opinion. Heck, I met with 2 cardiologists and 2 surgeons before my surgery (I'm an engineer, and question everything
). If you're interested, I can give you the names of the my cardio & surgeon. In any case, do please keep us informed of your progress. -Paul