update (late) on surgeon visit

[Nan]

Hi all, well, the surgeon had some interesting things to say! He said that we should do a cath (scheduled 6/13) and Option One is:

Angioplasty for my blocked artery and if they find that the pressure numbers in the heart aren't too bad, that we might be able to wait and watch the mitral valve and if/ when needed do a minimally invasive surgery through the side. Angioplasty should also help resolve my symptoms of angina and SOB. (I thought it was actually the valve, and my cardio thought it might be also...also the blockage though)

He also said that it is possible that having the blockage fixed might actually improve the mitral valve functioning.

If at all possible he does not want to re-do the aortic valve. But again, they have to see the numbers.

And Option Two is:

If they can't do the angioplasty then they will most likely have to do traditional OHS for a by-pass and probably the valve (s?) at the same time. He said that he would want me to have a day or so in between the cath and OHS( if needed).

Option Three is:

They could do angioplasty but pressure numbers in heart are too high not to "do" valve (s) so they have to go ahead and do OHS. (not sure if they then do by-pass instead of angioplasty)

Needless to say I am hoping for option number 1 !!!

 

[geebee]

We will hope for you that option #1 is the reality. We will be thinking of you on 6/13.

 

[Mary]

Nan,
I hope they find that they can wait on your mitral and only deal with the blockage for now.
Please let us know how the cath goes, and what the results are.
Mary

 

[marky]

I will hope for #1 with you as well!

 

[PJmomrunner]

Count one more vote for #1! Don't you just love the democratic process!?!

 

[Marguerite53]

Nan, count me in on #1, too! The wonderful thing, though, is that you are going in knowing the choices. You know when you wake up, that they had all the things at their disposal while they were in there and didn't have to face any surprises. I'm very impressed with the thoroughness of their explanation to you. You have a great working relationship with your doctors.

Wishing you the very best outcome and a safe journey!

Marguerite