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How common is a heart valve repair procedure for an older person (in their 80's) and how risky is it? waiting to hear on the outcome of a family member's procedure?

Q: how common is a heart valve repair procedure for an older person (in their 80's) and how risky is it? waiting to hear on the outcome of a family member's procedure?

: These are not uncommon, and newer procedures have often been possible via catheters, avoiding open thoracotomy. It appears that the newer approaches result in safer outcomes.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

These are not uncommon, and newer procedures have often been possible via catheters, avoiding open thoracotomy. It appears that the newer approaches result in safer outcomes.

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Answered 6/19/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Increasingly common with less invasive options and higher rates of success. Risks and complications remain, hope your relative did well.

Answered 6/19/2023

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A member asked:

How common is a heart valve repair procedure for an older person (in their 80's) and how risky is it? waiting to hear on the outcome of a family member's procedure?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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