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[kumar]

Dear all

Thanks for the information and support being extended.

This is my first post. I am 52, male. I am to undergo Bentall procedure and mitral valve replacement (MVR) in Bangalore, India. A bit anxious.

I am to have PAP? and what is it? Pl enlighten me.

All the best, who are to undergo heart surgery and congratulations for those who are successful.

Regards

Kumar

 

[skeptic49]

Welcome to the site and best wishes for your upcoming surgery.

Jim

 

[nngbwh]

Welcome aboard and good luck with surgery.

 

[Greg a]

Dear all

Thanks for the information and support being extended.

This is my first post. I am 52, male. I am to undergo Bentall procedure and mitral valve replacement (MVR) in Bangalore, India. A bit anxious.

I am to have PAP? and what is it? Pl enlighten me.

All the best, who are to undergo heart surgery and congratulations for those who are successful.

Regards

Kumar

Kumar, a heart felt WELCOME to our OHS family glad you found the site and PLEASE ASK questions, there is a wealth of knowledge here for the future no medical pros but individuals who have "walked the walk" .....


Bob/tobagotwo has up dated a list of acronyms and short forms http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8494&d=1276042314

what to ask pre surgery http://www.valvereplacement.org/for...68-Pre-surgery-consultation-list-of-questions

what to take with you to the hospital http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?13283-what-to-take-to-the-hospital-a-checklist

Preparing the house for post surgical patients http://www.valvereplacement.org/for...Getting-Comfortable-Around-the-House&p=218802

These are from various forum stickies and there is plenty more to read as well


And Lynw recently added this PDF on what to expect post op
http://www.sts.org/documents/pdf/whattoexpect.pdf


As to PAP (pulmonary arterial pressure) you will find it well explained here http://trials.actelion.com/asp/Trial_Registry/StudyInfo.asp?ST=AC-051-350

 

[Bina]

Hello Kumar, and welcome to the group.

 

[ron]

Welcome Kumar,

God will be with you and you will make it through perfectly!

Many blessings...

Ron

 

[bdryer]

Hi Kumar

From my understanding of Pap, it is blood pressure monitoring. Normally done non-invasively with a cuff around your arm. During heart surgery blood pressure is measured via an arterial line inserted in the carotid artery in your neck.

Best of luck to you!