Surgeon Q&A: Minimally-Invasive Mitral Valve Repair with Dr. Marc Gerdisch

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www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Patients diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation have several important considerations specific to their treatment options. A critical consideration for patients is the use of traditional or minimally-invasive techniques to access the heart, repair the mitral leaflets, fix the annulus and/or correct other cardiac disorders which may include atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and multiple valve disorders (e.g. tricuspid regurgitation).
In this video, we interview Dr. Marc Gerdisch, a leading mitral valve surgeon and Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch has performed thousands of successful mitral valve procedures using new technologies to minimize patient pain, shorten hospital stays and accelerate patient recovery.
Key questions asked to Dr. Gerdisch during this video include:
1. What is mitral valve disease?
2. Is mitral regurgitation common?
3. What are the symptoms and risks of mitral regurgitation?
4. What are the treatment options for patients?
5. What are the benefits of mitral valve repair vs mitral valve replacement?
6. Do all surgeons perform mitral valve repair? Why or why not?
7. Can the procedure be performed using minimally invasive techniques? If so, how?
8. What are the advantages of minimally invasive techniques for your patients?
9. Can you talk about why and how you treat the tricuspid valve during mitral valve surgery? Are both the mitral and tricuspid valves treated using minimally-invasive techniques?
10. What is your number one piece of advice for patients needing mitral and/or tricuspid valve repair?
To see 100+ patient testimonials and a complete surgeon biography for Dr. Marc Gerdisch, please click www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s....

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@kettlebellken Жыл бұрын

Nice breakdown ...I had mine done last year at age 59. Due to covid crisis and being asymptomatic i put the surgery off for 2 years, now 60 have had great recovery walked 1mile after 1 week and regained ALL strength & flexibility with regular Kettlebell & Functional fitness routine used prior to surgery

@Nocturnal808 Жыл бұрын

Hi I am gonna have my procedure next week and quite scared , I’m 44 is there any advice you can give me? I’m also asymptomatic, thanks

@memoirbeauty7151 6 ай бұрын

Hi, can you recommend me your surgeon? I got a referral to a surgeon, he was taking to about open heart surgery in order to fix my leaky valve and when I asked him about the mitral valve clip procedure, he said that procedure is for older people since I'm only 53, he would only recommend open heart surgery which I'm really scared of the open heart surgery to fix my leaky valve.

@nedskyn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all that you do.

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sofia!!!

@martagonzalez571 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam. I really found this video very important and enlightening about my condition.

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marta! Great to hear the video with Dr. Gerdisch was helpful! If you need anything, please visit www.HeartValveSurgery.com or let me know!

@flickcoolrifai3188 3 жыл бұрын

i am so happy to see this video Awesome explanation

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@sexxxymama7435 Жыл бұрын

This Dr. is very on point! He is straight to the POINT! LOVE IT!!!

@nickh.2007 2 ай бұрын

Great doctor. Thank you

@vickiegore9568 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Gerdisch did the minimally invasive Mytral Valve repair and placed a clip for AFib in 2018. He is an amazing Surgeon.

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vickie, Great to hear that Dr. Marc Gerdisch and the team at Franciscan Health performed a successful mitral valve repair and AtriClip procedure on you! If you are not familiar with Dr. Gerdisch, you can learn more about him at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php.

@PeterCianci Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to have stumbled across this video. I may need surgery and if I do, I'm going to Dr. Gerdisch! He seems likable to boot!

@carolinehawkins8794 2 жыл бұрын

♥️So Thankful for this channel anDr. Gerdish need a Echo done but was not understanding what was really going on Thanks finding my directions!

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Caroline!!!

@Alex-io6ky Жыл бұрын

great advice and i enjoyed the talk, i’d you got to see his team he would put your mind at ease

@rhondaherb5778 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Gerdisch did my AV and MV it was ruff because my disorder was caused by radiation therapy from a cancer treatment I had 28 yrs prior, but he got it done and I'm doing great, I don't remember having any pain at all.

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Rhonda! Congrats on "pain-free" heart surgery with Dr. Gerdisch!!!

@grahamjensen7573 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info help me understand the issue i am deal with leaky valve

@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! We're happy to hear you enjoyed this video with Dr. Marc Gerdisch about mitral regurgitation (a leaky valve) treatment!

@ruthbehm1226 2 жыл бұрын

I had minimally invasive mitral vale repair in 2010. I am well and active now. I had atrial fib after the surgery. Took meds for a year. Then doc took me off meds. Question…is is uncommon to develop a fib after surgery? I didn’t know to expect that. Wouldn’t have changed my mind about the surgery… best decision my cardiologist helped me to make!

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruth, Here is a video about afib after heart surgery that you may want to watch - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8qKddNlp56vf40.html. Hope that helps!

@memoirbeauty7151 6 ай бұрын

@ruthbehm1226 6 ай бұрын

@@memoirbeauty7151 Dr Clifton Lewis in Birmingham, IAL

@WindTurbineSyndrome Ай бұрын

All of these videos by expert surgeons say go to a mitral valve specialist center for repair if possible. It's not something to mess around with a mitral valve that is not as common as other heart valve problems. My cardiologist said it's not complex surgery.

@singersunite9785 Жыл бұрын

I have a leaky valve and I’m terrified, I’m a single father of a 7 year old girl and I’m terrified of dropping dead in front of her, and I can’t leave her she needs me, I’m out of breath constantly and getting palpitations all the time, I live in the UK and the NHS has massive problems right now, I’m on a waiting list, I wish I lived in America and had health insurance, I can’t think to the future as I don’t know what’s gonna come, and I’m terrified for my daughter, I wish I was rich and could get this operation done, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I was once the British champion freestyle wrestler, I’m still relatively fit, ( until I started getting shortness of breath) I’m absolutely shocked that this has happened to me, I consider my self strong and brave, but ever since the symptoms have got far worse I look at my daughter while she’s asleep and feel like I’m gonna cry, I realise I’m not the brave strong guy I always thought

@lynlawley8903 Жыл бұрын

You can help you're health by eating better ,,and do low excersize but regular,, there is a book by Caldwell estylsten from America he is a heart man who tries to help people get healthier and he uses food to help plant strong helps keep the body ,,, free from blockages from callcium it all helps just stay strong for you're little one and stay off sugar,,and seed oils they're deadly and balance you're carbs not to many ,,it all helps you dont want isulin resistance you can get there you just have to get on the list and get there ,,,try meditation for stress and even hypnotherapy to help ,,,,,all the best sent n hugs to you all

@user-uo3ek2dk7s 8 ай бұрын

our insurance not the best either

@wasimalam3425 2 ай бұрын

Don't u have insurance from workplace ...I have two insurances..one from the office and another from private...

@naomivantonder1161 Жыл бұрын

How important is it to have a leaking valve fixed? Also, I would like to know about "pumphead" after open heart surgery.

@timpearson9645 11 ай бұрын

Gonna have it done at michigan ann arbor thanks for all you do dr

@Skip8459 6 ай бұрын

Tim Have you had it done. I’m scheduled in 2 weeks at u of m

@timpearson9645 6 ай бұрын

@@Skip8459 not yet this summet

@Skip8459 6 ай бұрын

@@timpearson9645 I’m in the pre- op process. I’m really looking forward to getting it done. Are you looking to do the minimally invasive procedure?

@timpearson9645 6 ай бұрын

Hope so but I need more test first

@anneburich3913 2 жыл бұрын

Do most heart surgeons use an annuloplasty ring when repairing a mitral valve? Is it possible to repair the mitral valve without using an annuloplasty ring?

@user-ix8kc9sc3v Жыл бұрын

Can minimally invasive mitral valve repair be done in someone who has previously had open heart surgery ? I had a quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet 16 years ago but the MR has recurred and is now severe. If a further repair can be done by a minimal invasive technique, I would be interested in this option. Any recomendations in New Zealand where I live ?

@russangallero2176 Жыл бұрын

How I wish we have like this in the Philippines. This kind of operation.

@KatiTheButcher Жыл бұрын

Take care. The thought of being sawed open is terrifying.

@MrHandsomeDroppingKnowledge Жыл бұрын

I was told I have trace mitral, truiscupid regurgitation. Is that dangerous? My doctor said it’s a very little amount and shouldn’t cause any damage. But I still get palpitations when I stand and they settle when I sit down.

@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 3 жыл бұрын

Eventually I'll be needing a MV repair/replacement. Mine is severely calcified with mild/moderate regurgitation. I already had open heart for HOCM and I do not wish to have my chest cracked open again. Too painful and long recovery. I'm hoping they fix mine this way.

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Great! We hope you are a candidate and can find a good team for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair!

@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeartValveSurgery Quick question. What qualifies one for this procedue?

@karenblack7196 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartValveSurgery 43yrs.old pt. I have Moderate/Severe Mitral Valve Stenosis and Mild Regurgitation. Surgeons keep recommending replacement which I don't want to do. I've had valvuloplasty. Is there a possibility of a MV Stenosis repair? I wish stenosis repair is studied more..

@garzaesther 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. I have been diagnosed with, severe insufficient mitral secondary to a mitral prolapse of both leaflets. I live in Spain and the cardiologist is saying I can’t have it repaired. My question is if you could give me the name of a cardiologist that specializes in this surgery here in Spain? I’m looking for a second opinion

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Esther, Great to hear the information was helpful. Unfortunately, we do not know any cardiologists in Spain! We are so sorry that we can not be of more help!

@garzaesther 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeartValveSurgery thank you, I thought it was a long shot 😀

@nicholas7266 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 🤠everyone, very interesting 👍videos you have thank you very much, good and🔥 prosperous to you and your channel.❤️

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Great to hear you liked this video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair with Dr. Gerdisch.

@davidw7650 3 жыл бұрын

No.adds!!

@sexxxymama7435 Жыл бұрын

THANKS SO MUCH ADAM....

@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!! Hope that video about minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery helped you!

@peculiarsoutherngrandma5121 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use a person’s own flesh for the repair instead of mechanical or pig? And Thank You for reassurance about the Surgery 😊

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. The answer is "yes" for aortic valve replacement. There is an advanced procedure known as the Ross Procedure that switches the patient's pulmonary valve for the diseased aortic valve. You can learn about that procedure at this Ross Procedure Webinar video that we recently posted - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sOCPhNB8ss60dKc.html. Hope that helps!

@bettymackall3862 2 жыл бұрын

my finace was denied for the clip because he is on dialysis is there anything else we can do

@saimathussahthiya8801 3 жыл бұрын

Doctor! Can a person has done mitral valve replacement work well as he work earlier?

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Saimathus, Great question. Yes, many heart valve patients go back to the same activities after surgery that they enjoyed prior to surgery. Here are several patient success stories that you might like to review: www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/patient-stories Hope that helps!

@1981luisdaniel Жыл бұрын

I had an echocardiogram done because Im having shortness of breath and my neumologist wanted me to have one. The echo showed a mid mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. I have not seen my cardiologist yet. How do I go about getting an evaluation with Dr. Gerdish?

@RobdeKlerk-qg6lc 5 ай бұрын

What are your symptoms ??

@jingwills6267 Ай бұрын

Hello Adam, I got a mild leak from my mitral and tricuspid valves. Should I already go to a surgeon to fix them?

@wendyrashall3016 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t hear much about calcification. My dr calls it the Ring of Death!! Is the prognosis that bad? He said there are no minimally invasive surgeries that work for this. Help

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy, That's interesting. We have never heard of an annuloplasty ring referred to as a "ring of death". Regarding your question about minimally invasive re-operations, here are two videos that you might like to watch about heart valve re-operations. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLGRZs2e0ODXY40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9mChcd2yJOxoZ8.html&t Hope that helps!

@imrazkhan409 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the cost of this.. I need this.. but I m in south pacific. Can someone please tell me

@user-uo3ek2dk7s 8 ай бұрын

i just found out i have minor mitral leaky valve. i am stressed because i dont see my doctor until Dec and i am very health aware. i am 63 what should i do now?

@sridharbandari2454 Жыл бұрын

How...sir.. maitral valave started narrow problem....

@PatrickGorman-br6cb 2 ай бұрын

I had a mitral replacement 49 years ago and now the valve has begun to leak again. What are my options.Thank you. Patrick.

@Telenaus 3 жыл бұрын

i have a question you may or may not be able to help with when i was a kid i went through a repair surgery on the valve that closes in most kids, but mine didnt , but to do it they cut my through my back, do you possibly know the name of this type of surgery?

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tialisa, We ware so sorry. We do not know the name of that surgical approach through the back. If we find out, we will post the answer here. Thoughts are with you!

@Telenaus 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeartValveSurgery thank you i appreciate it

@louiswilby845 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Marc Gerdish , I am a 62 year old female , 9 days post op , mvp minimal invasive surgery. Can you talk Post OP , including what type of scar is expected after this specific procedure along the pain expected. If there is a forum I can join please share the link Thank you

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louis, Here is a video that features Dr. Gerdisch talking about his Rapid Recovery Protocol that you might like to watch - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8VphqaekqeZfX0.html. Also, here is a patient community that you might like to join - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/. Hope that helps!

@Bella17367 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I wish someone could make The decisions for me , which is best for my age? tissue or mechanical I’m not sure which way to go. I don’t want to have to take medication for the rest of my life if I was to get the mechanical valve. 🙁

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Lovey Pups! Great to hear you enjoyed the video about minimally-invasive mitral valve repair surgery with Dr. Gerdisch. Quick question: Do you have regurgitation or stenosis? If you have regurgitation, it might make sense to discuss the advantages of a mitral valve repair with your medical team. Hope that helps!

@darylfhie1236 9 ай бұрын

These are needful info thanks Doc

@ranjeettiwary5541 3 жыл бұрын

Is Mitral valve repair possible in india ?🇮🇳 please if I can share my echocardiography reports do u suggest me best solution for my mitral valve regurgitation and stenosis problem with ejection fraction of 45%.

@sufyanjawaid3247 Жыл бұрын

How r u now plz reply

@DianaLuckysova 3 ай бұрын

Finally... I'm so tired of doctors telling me to calm down and take a beta blocker as I watch my heart deteriorate. What I need is a solid fix.

@shreyasinha1568 3 ай бұрын

I am from India and I want to have a virtual appointment with Dr Gerdisch for my 5 year old neice with VSD and aotic valve regurgitation. Please help me in getting an appointment.

@HeartValveSurgery 3 ай бұрын

Hi Shreya, Where in India do you live?

@latonyarandle2651 3 жыл бұрын

I am a 46 years old and I live in Memphis, Tn. I am Very interested in valve replacement how do I get in touch with you guys?

@HeartValveSurgery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Latonya, You can get in touch with Dr. Gerdisch at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gerdisch-Indianapolis-Indiana.php. Hope that helps!

@Jladyblu 2 жыл бұрын

My first echo was a month ago and shows that I have mitral regurgitation and showed moderate to severe. My second echo show moderate regurgitation not severe but shows moderate in the aortic valve as well. Is it normal for a valve to show moderate to severe in one echo then just show moderate in the second? But what happens if I have moderate in 2 valves at the same time?

@HeartValveSurgery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jlady, You raise a great question. In the past, we have heard of patients getting different echocardiogram results. However, this is typically not a result of the heart valve getting "healthier" given the nature of structural heart disease (which is progressive). More times than not, this can be a result of variable technician interpretations of the images seen during the echocardiogram. Have you thought about asking your medical team this specific question? We imagine your medical team may want to perform another echocardiogram to know - with certainty - the current state of your mitral valve. You may even want to invite your cardiologist to the echocardiogram so that they know exactly what is happening with your mitral valve. Hope this helps!

@Jladyblu 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartValveSurgery thank you, I will discuss this with him.

@Jladyblu 2 жыл бұрын

So yesterday I had a TEE and a heart cath. Some of the notes state mild MR at most. This was the TEE report. So how do I know which is accurate. I have shortness of breath and fatigue. The shortness of breath is not all the time. I guess I’m struggling with the fact that the echos are different from the TEE. I SEE MY Cardiologist on Dec 7th to discuss how he wants to proceed. Does that seem normal for the echos to be off from TEE. Sorry, it’s my health I am concerned about, just confused. Thank you

@KatiTheButcher Жыл бұрын

@@Jladyblu hope you are well. A TEE gives a better view of the heart's structures from behind the heart.

@hendrienel2259 3 ай бұрын

@basheermd322 7 ай бұрын

Sir, my 27 age i had rhumatic fever now my mitral vave colapse can repair?

@HeartValveSurgery 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Here is educational information to help you learn more about rheumatic fever and heart valve disease - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/rheumatic-fever.php. Hope that helps!

@joanneferratoify 11 ай бұрын

Have you done this on babies?

@deepashivarkar5278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx Dr. 🙏 I'm Indian form pone. Ruby hospital in Dr Jagdish Hiremath cordrolajist in tritment my mom's.. please sr. Mom mitarl wall 65 present damej mom age 68. hapartenshan... Kyaa mom thik ho sakati hai.. ky aap India aa sakate ho. Mai ek chote Gav se hun dr Hiremath sr ne opreshan ke 8 lakhs kharcha bola hai..😢😢 please help mi sr.. no mani sr please..🙏😭😭😭😭

@dawndeefox8125 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Idaho and just found out that I have lv.hypokenisis and moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation, 47% ejection fraction. My cardiologist said I can't get surgery till it is severe. I continually feel my heart pounding it is so bothersome that I don't sleep much and I have edema so bad and fatigued, plus hard time breathing going up stairs. She wants me on Metoprolal and that is it. I'm 58 and on Medicaid, I'm not sure if it's because of being on Medicaid as to why she isn't allowing surgery. My friend said he's willing to pay for it if that's the case.

@HeartValveSurgery Жыл бұрын

Hi, Given you are symptomatic, we are wondering if you might want to get a second opinion. Are you anywhere near Boise? If so, here is a link to learn about Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar, a very experienced valve specialist at Saint Alphonsus Health in Boise - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Robert+Saeid-Farivar-Boise-Idaho.php.