Go Red for Women: Heart Valve Surgery From a Woman's Perspective (with Dr. Joanna Chikwe)

1. Donna asked, “Are heart valve disease symptoms different for women compared to men?”

2. Cheryl’s question is, “For women… Can delaying surgery cause additional risks for patients with heart valve disease and/or atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm?”

3. Kathy asked, “Are there techniques that can be used to help minimize the scarring for women after surgery? When can a minimally-invasive approach be considered?”

4. Carolyn asked, “I’m an active 72-year old woman with severe mitral regurgitation and no symptoms. I had breast implants over 30 years ago. Will my implants, which are very firm now, impact my surgery?”

5. Kim asked, “I was recently diagnosed with moderate aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid aortic valve. I want to have children but I’m guessing that’s at least 5 years away. What should I know about getting pregnant and giving birth with heart valve disease?”.

6. Laura’s question was, “I had tissue aortic valve replacement ten years ago and may require a re-replacement. I’ve heard that to get a TAVR valve-in-valve, the patient needs a large surgical valve to implant the TAVR. As a woman, I’m smaller. Can I get TAVR for my valve re-replacement?”

7. Beth asked, “Do you recommend the use of surgical bras during the recovery?"

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[irenewang]

Thank you so much for the informative video. You are the angel for all of us.

[LeoladyAZ]

Very good questions covering all the concerns I would have as a woman diagnosed with heart valve disease. Thanks again, Adam.

[josievalencia]

Doctor, I want ask if I can have plastic surgery to remove the scars in my chest? Because I have open heart surgery in 2017, thanks 😊

[joanncraig]

I need advice! I was recently diagnosed with leaky valves (mitral and tricuspid). I was told they are mild (after a stress test, EKG, 24 hour Holter monitor and 22 day event monitor)and I don't need any follow-ups. I am extremely concerned with that given my history (high B/P, pre-diabetes, high triglycerides, and sleep apnea). Also my mother(67yr), her mother(38yr), father's mother(50yr), and cousin (40yr) all died of a heart attack (one and only). Why are mild leaky valves not concerned dangerous enough to at least keep an eye on.🤷‍♀️

[nikhilgajbhiye]

After heart valve replacement what to do when getting heavy menstrual cycle

[zeankateruba]

hi everyone..my question is .that if a woman had already undergo michanical mitral valve surgery..is there still a chance for them to give birth of a child..