Dominick Amatulli - Heart Valve Journal

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362 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

I had open heart about 10 years ago needed a new valve and was deciding between SAVR and TAVR. Well, I had a TAVR Wednesday the 15th. Luckily I was discharged ...Read more

I had open heart about 10 years ago needed a new valve and was deciding between SAVR and TAVR. Well, I had a TAVR Wednesday the 15th. Luckily I was discharged on the 16th and am home. Although a bit sore I am able to move around. The overall procedure was very tolerable. Only issue is blood pressure has been higher than usual, but has been stabilizing. Hope this valve lasts as long as the SAVR valve which lasted 10 years. Wishing anyone getting surgery a wonderful outcome.

Jennifer Fuller Wow! That’s great! I had SAVR 3 weeks ago, and I’m anticipating TAVR at some point in the future. ... Read more

Jennifer Fuller Wow! That’s great! I had SAVR 3 weeks ago, and I’m anticipating TAVR at some point in the future. Sounds like the procedure worked well for you!

Sharon Behl Great to hear! Wishing you 10 plus many years of health!

Grace Mason Congratulations on your successful new TAVR Dominick! Hope you get more than 10 from this one 🙏� ... Read more

Grace Mason Congratulations on your successful new TAVR Dominick! Hope you get more than 10 from this one 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

Susan Lynn Yay! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Rose Madura Praying this valve will last a long time for you!

Dominick Amatulliposted an update

407 days ago

Hi, those of you have had a re-op aortic valve surgery. Can you tell me if you noticed differences relative to your first surgery in terms of healing and long ...Read more

Hi, those of you have had a re-op aortic valve surgery. Can you tell me if you noticed differences relative to your first surgery in terms of healing and long term impact? Thanks

Afzal Nazir Some doctors said I took two years to complete a healing process

Dominick Amatulli Thanks Afzal. Much appreciated.

Robert Miller I didn't have aortic valve surgery but two open OHS within a year. The healing was different the seco ... Read more

Robert Miller I didn't have aortic valve surgery but two open OHS within a year. The healing was different the second time. I am not sure if it's because it was a different surgeon the second time (a VERY reputable surgeon on this forum) or just because it was the second time. The difference is pretty minimal, though. It's mostly how the wound did feel the second time. From my experience, I believe the first and second time doesn't make a difference in regards to physical recovery (assuming your medical state was similar in both cases).

Dominick Amatulli Thanks Robert. Sounds like you experienced quite a challenge. I hope you are doing well.

Dominick Amatulliposted an update

409 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

Hi, I am a new member and appreciate this blog. I have gained a great deal of educational information from it. Thanks Adam. I had an aortic resection valve ...Read more

Hi, I am a new member and appreciate this blog. I have gained a great deal of educational information from it. Thanks Adam. I had an aortic resection valve replacement 10 years ago when I was 57. Unfortunately valve is now leaking. I am now 67 and trying to figure out if I should get TAVR or surgery.. the issue is I will probably need another intervention after this. By all counts surgery seems like best option and TAVR later. But getting back on table again scares me. I am interested in hearing if anyone has had to make this decision recently and how they approached it. Thanks