So have you sat down with your Cardiothoracic surgeon and asked why he wants to do the procedure that way, what are the pros and cons, are there options available and if so why does he prefer this procedure. He may just surprise you and bring you over to the dark side. Then again you might convince him to change direction.
That being said, never hesitate to explore options such as a different surgeon. I changed surgeons, Cardiologist, and Electrophysiologist and man am I happy I did. My team works with me and their philosophy closely follows mine. And, ultimately the decision on what procedure is to be done is yours. The doctor is not always right.
By the by, a relative of mine is a NASA Engineer, I wouldn't be so impressed were I you.
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Warren
TucsonAZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-11-2020 12:49
From: Raymond Ambrosini
Subject: New member here
I am scheduled to have both the aortic and mitral valve replaced soon.
My Dr. insists on cutting thru the sternum and I do not want that because of a new job and recovery time.
He was a NASA Engineer before becoming a cardio surgeon so he is smart.
Is is possible to find someone who can do it minimally invasive and if so how?
Time is running out.
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Raymond Ambrosini
IT Professional
State of Arizona
Phoenix AZ
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