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Surgery For Mitral Valve Disease
Paul Massimiano

Benefit of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Paul Massimiano

From: Paul Massimiano, MD

Category: Heart Disease

Added: Dec 04, 2008

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Dr. Paul Massimiano discusses valve repair, mitral valve ring, and mitral valve replacement using a porcine (pig) and mechanical valve. In patients with mitral valve prolapse-MVP, the valve can usually be repaired. Mitral stenosis is usually due to rheumatic heart disease. A mechanic valve replacement requires lifelong blood thinning with coumadin. With a porcine or pig valve, this anticoagulation is not necessary.

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healthnut (Dec 17, 2008)

My very good friend is in a coma after having her valve replaced last week. I wonder if we are talking about the same friend. Her doctor did tell her the risks involved. I think she had scar tissue from her last surgery. We are praying for her recovery.

coleen43 (Dec 05, 2008)

A very good friend of mine is having a valve repair on Monday. I am going to tell her about this video.

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