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FAQs
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
What is congenital heart disease?
What causes congenital heart disease?
What is
adult
congenital heart disease?
Is adult congenital heart disease something new?
How common is adult congenital heart disease?
What are the most common heart defects in children?
I had surgery for a heart defect as a child. Should my child be evaluated?
What is cardiomyopathy?
How are congenital heart defects treated?
Can women with congenital heart disease become pregnant?
Should adults who had heart repairs as children be evaluated even if they have no symptoms and feel fine?
My child has a congenital heart defect; what is the risk of having another child with congenital heart disease?
Mitral Valve
What is the mitral valve?
How does the mitral valve function?
Can you describe the anatomic properties of mitral valve?
What is mitral valve stenosis?
What is the main cause of mitral valve stenosis?
Are there any other causes of mitral valve stenosis?
What are the symptoms of mitral valve stenosis?
Will I always have symptoms from the beginning of my disease?
What causes the symptoms in mitral valve stenosis?
Are there any signs that my doctor should be aware of if I have mitral stenosis?
What are complications of mitral stenosis, if it is left untreated?
What are my treatment options?
Is there medicine that will cure mild to moderate mitral stenosis?
What kind of medicine will be prescribed to me if I have mild to moderate mitral stenosis?
What are procedural options for mitral valve stenosis?
Can you give more detailed information about balloon valvuloplasty?
What about mitral valve repair surgery?
What is mitral valve replacement surgery?
What is a mechanical valve?
Do I have to take any anticoagulants (blood thinners) if I get a mechanical valve implanted?
What is a biological valve?
Do I have to take any anticoagulants if I get a biological valve implanted?
I have an arrhythmia; if I get mitral valve surgery, will my arrhythmia be cured as well?
What procedures are available to treat abnormal heart rhythms?
Mitral Regurgitation
What is mitral valve regurgitation?
What causes mitral valve regurgitation?
What is mitral valve prolapse?
How is mitral regurgitation occurs with damaged tissue cords?
How does rheumatic fever affect the mitral valve?
How does a prior heart attack affect the mitral valve?
Can untreated high blood pressure lead to mitral valve regurgitation?
Do symptoms change with the severity of mitral valve regurgitation?
What are the symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation?
Will I always have symptoms if I have mitral valve regurgitation?
If I have mild mitral valve regurgitation, am I at risk for other complications?
What are the complications of severe mitral regurgitation?
What are complications associated with arrhythmias in mitral valve regurgitation?
How is mild mitral valve regurgitation treated?
Can mitral valve regurgitation be treated with medications?
What are my surgical options for mitral valve regurgitation?
Will I need surgery right away, or can I wait for a while?
What is mitral valve repair?
What are the advantages of mitral valve repair?
Does NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia offer any other surgical options for mitral valve regurgitation?
Is there a minimally invasive approach to mitral valve regurgitation at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia?
What is the likelihood that a leaking mitral valve can be successfully repaired?
How often can a leaky mitral valve be repaired minimally invasively?
What risks are associated with mitral valve surgery?
How long will mitral valve repair last?
Is mitral valve replacement the primary treatment for mitral valve regurgitation?
What is mitral valve replacement surgery?
How is mitral valve replacement surgery performed?
Does surgery eliminate mitral valve regurgitation?
What risks are associated with mitral valve surgery?
How long will it take to feel well after mitral valve surgery?
About Heart Surgery
What is the normal heart?
When is Valve Surgery needed?
How the Coronary Arteries supply blood to the heart?
When is Bypass Surgery necessary?
How does the surgeon get to your heart?
When is Coumadin® required?
How long will a porcine valve last?
How long will a mechanical valve last?
What is op-CAB?
How can I prevent infection of my new heart valve?
How long will my coronary bypass last?
What is the internal mammary artery?
Why is an IM artery different from a vein graft?
What is post-pericardiotomy syndrome?
Will the Sapien aortic valve fit a larger than average patient?
Before You Enter the Hospital
Do I need to quit smoking before surgery?
Should I stop my medications before the day of surgery?
Who should speak to my doctor after surgery?
How can blood be donated for me?
Who is the best professional to speak with about discharge planning?
How do I plan for myself in case of post-operative issues?
What is Same Day Surgery or being a Same Day Patient?
What happens if I am an inpatient or transfer patient?
What happens with my medical insurance for my heart surgery?
Day of Surgery
How long will the operation take?
How will my family know when the surgery is completed?
Where will I be when I wake up?
When will I be able to see my family?
What are the visiting hours?
How should my family communicate with the health care team?
Recovering at Home
What can I expect when I am recovering at home?
How do I pace myself once I am home?
What does a daily routine look like?
How should I shower and take care of my incision(s)?
Should I weigh myself?
Should I take my temperature?
What is the best meal plan to follow?
What are the rules about medications?
How is pain relief managed?
What if I have swelling?
Exercise Program.
What is the usual walking program?
What other activities should I do or avoid?
Is sexual activity OK?
When do I call my doctor?
What should my caregivers know?
How should I take care of my heart?
Some tips to remember.
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