Channel Title: HeartValveSurgery.com Channel Description: Welcome to the YouTube channel for HeartValveSurgery.com, the largest patient community and education resource for heart valve disease. Since 2010, we have filmed over 50 original videos with leading surgeons and cardiologists to help you learn about heart valve disease and treatment. Last year, over 1 million patients and caregivers visited this unique website which provides heart valve surgery resources including an online community, an interactive blog, a surgeon finder, a valve clinic directory, educational videos and more. At HeartValveSurgery.com, you'll find: - An interactive community of patients and caregivers like you. Share your experiences and get support! - The learning center, where you will find valuable resources about your diagnosis, treatment options, the procedure, the recovery period and more. - The surgeon finder, a database of more than 1500 patient-recommended surgeons that makes it easy to find, research and contact the best surgeon for you. <video> TAVR & Age: Am I Too Old? Am I Too Young? Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a revolutionary new technology for patients with aortic stenosis. Thanks to this minimally-invasive therapy, no incisions are made to the patient's chest or ribs. In addition, the patient does not go on the heart-lung machine during a TAVR. However, the use of TAVR for the treatment of aortic stenosis is not appropriate for all patient types. Age, for example, is a key criteria when determining if TAVR is a suitable treatment option for aortic stenosis. For this specific reason, many patients wonder, "Am I too old for TAVR?" and "Am I too young for TAVR?" In this special video, Dr. Raj Makkar, Professor of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, answers these very important questions. Dr. Makkar is a world-renowned interventional cardiologist who is the #1 implanter of TAVR valves across the world. To schedule an appointment or get a second opinion with Dr. Makkar, please call (310) 928-2507 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/interventional-cardiologist/dr-Raj-Makkar-Los+Angeles-California.php. </video> <video> Patient Webinar: Minimally-Invasive Heart Valve Surgery with Dr. Dominic Emerson Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - During this patient webinar, you will learn critical insights about new advances in minimally-invasive heart valve surgery. The featured speaker is Dr. Dominic Emerson, Director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The webinar was hosted by Adam Pick, the patient who founded HeartValveSurgery.com in 2006. Patient questions addressed during the webinar include: 1. What are the latest innovations in minimally-invasive heart valve surgery? 2. Which types of heart valve disease can be treated using minimally-invasive treatment options? 3. How does safety and durability outcomes for minimally-invasive surgery compare to traditional approaches? 4. How can minimally-invasive techniques help patients needing a heart valve reoperation? 5. What advice does Dr. Emerson have for patients considering minimally-invasive treatment options? At the close of the webinar, a live "Questions & Answers" enabled patients to ask Dr. Emerson their questions about minimally-invasive heart valve surgery. To contact Dr. Dominic Emerson for an appointment or second opinion, please call (424) 365-1515 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Dominic-Emerson-Los+Angeles-California.php. </video> <video> Transcatheter Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR): What Should Patients Know? Description: https://www.HeartValveSurgery.com - Aortic aneurysms are a significant concern for patients regarding cardiovascular health. As a result, patients often have questions about the latest advancements in the minimally-invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms. For example, Jeff just asked, "Has there been any progress made on fixing aortic aneurysms via catheter? I heard there may be a method where a material is inserted in the aorta at the aneurysm site to keep the aneurysm from expanding." To answer Jeff's question, we contacted Dr. Chris Malaisrie, the Co-Director of the Heart Valve Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. During his career, Dr. Malaisrie has performed over 1,500 cardiac procedures. To schedule an appointment or second opinion with Dr. Chris Malaisrie, please call (888) 535-6197 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-S.+Chris-Malaisrie-Chicago-Illinois.php. </video> <video> Top 5 Questions to Ask BEFORE Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery with Dr. Marc Gillinov & Dr. Tarek Malas Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - What are the "Top 5 Questions" patients should ask their surgeons BEFORE robotic mitral valve surgery? Get the answer from Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Tarek Malas, Cardiac Surgeon, of the Cleveland Clinic, in this special roundtable interview. To get an appointment or schedule a second opinion with Dr. Marc Gillinov or Dr. Tarek Malas, please call (888) 517-2087 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/hospital/cleveland-clinic-microsite. </video> <video> Surgeon Roundtable: High Risk & Complex Heart Valve Surgery with Dr. Soltesz & Dr. Zaki Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Patients with complex cardiac conditions and/or the need for heart valve reoperations are often confused by the risks associated with surgical and minimally-invasive treatment options. In this special "Surgeon Roundtable" interview, Dr. Edward Soltesz and Dr. Anthony Zaki of the Cleveland Clinic answer critical questions specific to high-risk, complex and reoperation patients including: 1. Why would a patient be told they’re at high risk for valve surgery? 2 What are the strategies to overcome the issues facing these high-risk patients? 3. If a patient has been told they were at high risk for heart surgery in the past and had a TAVR, can they have a TAVR explant? 4. Why can be second opinions be important for patients? 5. When multiple valves need to be repaired or replaced, can they all be done at the same time? 6. How can having previous heart surgeries affect the ability to perform an additional operation? 7. Why is the idea of team-based care so important for patients? To schedule an appointment or second opinion with Dr. Soltesz or Dr. Zaki, please call (888) 517-2087. </video> <video> Surgeon Q&A: What Are Annual Growth Rates for Aortic Aneurysms? Description: https://www.HeartValveSurgery.com - Aortic aneurysm's are a significant concern in cardiovascular health. As a result, patients often have critical questions about the progression of aneurysms and the latest advancements in managing their growth over time. For example, DB just asked, "Are there any studies regarding statistical values of growth per year for an aortic root?" To answer DB's question, we contacted Dr. Chris Malaisrie, the Co-Director of the Heart Valve Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. During his career, Dr. Malaisrie has performed over 1,500 cardiac procedures. To schedule an appointment or second opinion with Dr. Chris Malaisrie, please call (888) 535-6197 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-S.+Chris-Malaisrie-Chicago-Illinois.php. </video> <video> Women’s Heart Health Alert: SMART Clinical Trial Reveals Treatment Advantage for Aortic Stenosis Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - A woman’s heart is not simply a small version of a man’s heart. There are stark differences in size, structure and function. Aortic stenosis is a prime example of the structural heart differences in men and women. Until recently, there has been limited randomized controlled data regarding the treatment for aortic stenosis for patients with a small aortic annulus, most of whom are women. Medtronic’s SMART Clinical Trial results now shed light on this patient population. To learn more, we recently traveled to the Women’s Heart Health Congressional Day in Washington, D.C., where we met with Dr. Roxana Mehan, who is a Professor of Medicine and Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, New York. Key questions addressed in this interview with Dr. Mehran include: 1. What are the fundamental challenges for women with heart disease? 2. Is it true that about 35 percent of women who are indicated for surgery because of aortic stenosis don’t get an aortic valve replacement? 3. Does heart valve disease (including aortic stenosis) impact women differently than men? 4. What is the SMART Clinical Trial and how does it relate to women's heart health and aortic stenosis? 5. What were the key one-year findings of the SMART Clinical Trial specific to the Medtronic Evolut TAVR? 6. What can female patients with narrow aortic valves do to improve women’s heart health? To learn more about about the Medtronic Evolut TAVR treatment for aortic stenosis patients, please visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/medtronic-tavr-procedure. </video> <video> Surgeon Q&A: 4 Must-Know Facts About The Ross Procedure Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - The Ross Procedure, an advanced form of heart valve replacement surgery, can provide patients multiple advantages including long-term durability and resistance to infection without the use of blood thinners. However, many patients with aortic valve disease - including aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and bicuspid aortic valve, may wonder what they should know about this advanced procedure. To learn more about the Ross Procedure, HeartValveSurgery.com interviewed Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, a leading heart surgeon at Mount Sinai Health in New York City, New York. Questions asked-and-answered by Dr. El-Hamamsy in this video include: 1. Is there any new data about patient outcomes for the Ross Procedure? 2. Is there a renewed enthusiasm about the Ross Procedure? 3. What steps are being taken to manage this “Ross Procedure Renaissance?” 4. How has the enthusiasm for the Ross Procedure impacted your practice? To contact Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, please call (516) 260-4180. You can also see a complete surgeon biography and patient reviews for Dr. El-Hamamsy at https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Ismail-El-Hamamsy-New+York+City-New%20York.php. </video> <video> Doctor Q&A: The Future of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) with Dr. Brent New Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - During the past 10 years, the number of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) cases has dramatically increased. According to research, the number of TAVR procedures for patients with aortic stenosis has soared from 4,600 cases in 2012 to over 100,000 cases in 2023. As a result, patients are asking important questions like "What is next for TAVR?" and "Will TAVR be used for other diseases besides aortic stenosis?" and "Will TAVR be available to all patients - young and old?" To answer these and other questions, we met with Dr. Brent New, the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, Texas. To get an appointment or schedule a second opinion with Dr. New, please call (210) 615-7700. </video> <video> Surgeon Q&A: The Risk Vs. Benefit of Asymptomatic Mitral Valve Surgery Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Patients with asymptomatic mitral valve disease are often very confused. They feel fine and have no symptoms. However, mitral regurgitation is an insidious cardiac condition that cause many health risks including atrial fibrillation and death. As a result, asymptomatic patients have many questions about the severity of their disease, how to monitor it, and when is the right time to have surgery. They may also have questions about diagnostics tests including echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and the key indicators of disease severity including the effective regurgitant orifice (ERO). For example, Erica asks, "What is the latest opinion on risk versus benefit of 'watchful waiting' for mitral valve repair versus proactive surgery if a patient is asymptomatic but has severe regurgitation?" To answer this question, we met with Dr. Junaid Khan, a leading cardiac surgeon from Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California. Dr. Khan is a leading heart valve expert and regularly performs mitral valve surgery. In this video, Dr. Khan answers Erica's question and provides insights specific to asymptomatic mitral valve disease caused by conditions including mitral valve prolapse. To contact Dr. Khan for an appointment or second opinion, please call (888) 536-2451 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Junaid-Khan-Oakland-California.php. </video> <video> Surgeon Roundtable: The Interaction and Treatment of Aortic Valves and Aortic Aneurysms Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com: Aortic valve disease and aortic aneurysms often coexist, creating a complex clinical scenario that requires careful management. The interaction between these two conditions can complicate the surgical approach, as treating the aneurysm without compromising the function of the aortic valve is crucial. In this special "Surgeon Roundtable" video, Dr. Eric Roselli, Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Xiaoying Lou, Cardiac Surgeon, at the Cleveland Clinic, address several patient questions about aortic valve disease, bicuspid aortic valves, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic valve repair, calcified valves, and aortic aneurysms. To learn more about the management and treatment of aortic valve disease and aortic aneurysms at the Cleveland Clinic, please call (888) 517-2087. </video> <video> Surgeon Q&A: How Does Aortic Valve Replacement Size Impact TAVR Reoperations? Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com – The size of an aortic valve replacement plays a critical role in determining the success or failure of a minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) reoperation. As a result, patients and medical professionals may wonder how valve size impacts patient outcomes and what innovative solutions are now available to re-replace a failing bioprosthetic valve made from cows or pigs. For example, Charlie asked us, "I had my aortic valve replaced with a 25mm bovine tissue valve. If I need another heart surgery, could transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) be used to replace that valve?" To answer Charlie's question, we interviewed Dr. Nicholas Lopez, Cardiac Surgeon at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. During his extraordinary career, Dr. Lopez has performed over 1,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations. To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Lopez, please call (270) 355-7038 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Nicholas-Lopez-Paducah-Kentucky.php. </video> <video> Day In The Life Of An Interventional Cardiologist: Dr. Raj Makkar Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Why have interventional cardiologists become so important for the minimally-invasive treatment of heart valve disease? What should patients know about the role of interventional cardiology for the lifetime management of heart valve disease? Get answers to those important questions in this special visit to the catheter lab of Dr. Raj Makkar, a world-renowned interventional cardiologist, who has performed over 25,000 cardiac procedures and more than 7,000 heart valve therapies including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR). You will also see how Dr. Makkar is using new technologies to treat aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation and leaking tricuspid valves without an incision to the patient's chest or ribs. To schedule an appointment or get a second opinion with Dr. Raj Makkar, please call (310) 928-2507 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/interventional-cardiologist/dr-Raj-Makkar-Los+Angeles-California.php. </video> <video> Patient Webinar: Advances in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Therapy Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - During this educational webinar, you will learn critical insights about new innovations for bicuspid aortic valve therapy using traditional and minimally-invasive techniques. The featured speakers are heart valve experts that include Dr. Kristen Sell-Dottin, Dr. Bryan Barrus and Dr. John Haney from the Mayo Clinic. The webinar was hosted by Adam Pick, the patient who founded HeartValveSurgery.com in 2006. Important questions addressed during the webinar include: 1. What should patients know about the risks, the symptoms and the causes of bicuspid aortic valve disease? 2. When is the optimal time for patients to have surgery? 3. What are the different surgical, minimally-invasive and transcatheter techniques for treating bicuspid aortic valves? 4. What new innovations should patients know about it? How can those medical advances reduce patient pain and accelerate recovery? 5. What advice does Dr. Sell-Dottin, Dr. Barrus and Dr. Haney have for patients with bicuspid aortic valves? At the close of the webinar, you will see an interactive "Questions & Answers" session in which patients submitted their questions to Dr. Sell-Dottin, Dr. Barrus and Dr. Haney about bicuspid aortic valve disease. </video> <video> Surgeon Q&A: “Survival Rates of Minimally-Invasive Versus Sternotomy for Heart Valve Surgery?” Description: https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - With the treatment of heart valve disease continuing to improve, patients may wonder if new, minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques can improve their outcomes. For example, Sabatai asks, "What are the survival rates of minimally-invasive versus sternotomy for heart valve therapy?" To answer Sabetai's question, we interviewed Dr. Douglas Johnston, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. During his extraordinary career, Dr. Johnston has performed over 3,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations. To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnston, please call (312) 757-8837 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Douglas-Johnston-Chicago-Illinois.php. </video>

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Welcome to the YouTube channel for HeartValveSurgery.com, the largest patient community and education resource for heart valve disease. Since 2010, we have filmed over 50 original videos with leading surgeons and cardiologists to help you learn about heart valve disease and treatment.

Last year, over 1 million patients and caregivers visited this unique website which provides heart valve surgery resources including an online community, an interactive blog, a surgeon finder, a valve clinic directory, educational videos and more.

At HeartValveSurgery.com, you'll find:

- An interactive community of patients and caregivers like you. Share your experiences and get support!
- The learning center, where you will find valuable resources about your diagnosis, treatment options, the procedure, the recovery period and more.
- The surgeon finder, a database of more than 1500 patient-recommended surgeons that makes it easy to find, research and contact the best surgeon for you.

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