Aortic Valve Replacement

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http://www.nucleusinc.com/medical-ani... This medical animation of heart surgery shows the surgical replacement of the aortic valve with an artificial valve. Abnormalities of the aortic valve can affect the pumping of blood from the heart through the aorta. For information on Atherosclerosis, visit http://www.nucleusinc.com/atheroscler...

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[Kelly McCulloch]

I am having open heart surgery to replace my Aortic Valve in 6 days. I saw a good video at my surgeon's office today but I find the YouTube videos more informative. I will be having a biological tissue (don't know yet if it will be pig or bovine). Thanks for the animated video, it helps put things into perspective. :)

[nucleusanimation]

Thank you for sharing your kind comments, and good luck with your surgery. My father in law had a pig valve aortic valve replacement 5 years ago and has done very well.

[pupupuchi28]

My father is diagnosed of Biscupid Stenosis Aotic Valve disorder. Myself being a finance guy was completely unaware of what the hell was about to happen in the surgery or what is the problem. Thank you nucleus animation to make it so simple and informative.

[nucleusanimation]

Thank you for sharing your father's story. Best wishes for a successful and healthy outcome!

Nucleus Team

[Dryftburn]

I'm just here cause Billy Talent's drummer: Aaron has had this surgery.

[nucleusanimation]

Best wishes for a quick recovery for Aaron Solowoniuk!

[olsenator38]

I'm here because of Billy Talent too. Get well soon Aaron

[Ian Calcena]

good day to all , i have a reumatic heart since i was 12years old my age now is 35 my doctor said that he wants me undergo open heart surgery replacement of valve. im the only one who support my family i have one child 10 years old boy my wife has no work and i also selling pomelo beside the street. i want go to our mayor to ask for donation but my fear is the surgery if i survive the operation and my family. pls help me what i supposed to do.... thanks

[Sonya Collins]

Hi, Kelly! I'm enjoying all your thoughtful comments here. Glad to see everything has gone well for you since surgery. I sent a message to your YouTube inbox a couple months back. Just wanted to make sure you saw it. I look forward to your reply! Thanks and all the best for your continued recovery! -Sonya

[Trey Spooner]

Isnt your depiction of the aortic valve inversed? The valve opens into the aorta, not into the ventricle.

[Kelly McCulloch]

A girl I had met in the area where I live had open heart valve replacement surgery a few weeks after me and after 3-4 weeks, she was back to work again! Her job is a desk job I believe but I was so surprised she was cleared so soon, and so proud of her progress. I was in the hospital for 10 days; she was only in for 3. I also had some complications and ended up in a-fib, so I'm on some meds now to regulate that.

[Kelly McCulloch]

Yeah, it sounds like you needed to wait a little longer b/c of your line of work. I teach elementary music so I can have the kiddies move instruments for me. ;) As of May 18th, it will be 3 months & that's when my surgeon & cardio cleared me to go back. I honestly feel so much better than I had ever predicted. You're right, the first month sleeping is hell. I'm only now starting to be able to sleep on my side. I had open heart, as well. Still can't lift over 10lbs, 20 for 6mos after that.

[Derek Macdonald]

it will be 1 year in june. i was back to work in 6 months. iam doin much better and no more shortness of breath. iam 27.u lookin to go back to work that fast, i had open heart surgery. i wasnt able to lift anything over 10lbs for 2 months and sleeping was a pain for 1 month. i work on cars and still cant lift nothing heavier than 60lbs. i hope you are doing fine after surgery, getting the scar scabs off will be fun

[Kelly McCulloch]

Much love to you, friend. *hugs*

[Kelly McCulloch]

Congrats, Derek! How do you feel now? I'm feeling pretty good - slowly but getting there! :)

[Kelly McCulloch]

Thank you MrShivadie! I feel wonderful. What a HUGE difference to have that bum valve fixed. No more congestive heart failure and no more worrying. I'm two weeks into cardiac rehab now and anticipate getting back to work (I'm a music teacher) next month. Have had a few minor setbacks but nothing huge. Best choice I've ever made for myself. My replacement valve is a bovine valve; I named 'her' Gertrude. :)

[MrShivadie]

Hope you feel well now