Open heart surgery

Posted by rethajones @rethajones, Mar 19 7:26am

My husband is 71. He has a leaky mitral valve and a-fib. The doctor wants to do open heart surgery. 4-6 hours in surgery and 1 week stay in the hospital. Does anyone know of a non invasive procedure that can correct both the leaky valve and a-fib?

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rethajones | @rethajones | Mar 22 1:41pm

In reply to @lindy9 "Are you doing EVERYTHING you can do naturally to at least eliminate afib? Do you consume..." + (show)

I don’t think the Doctor told my husband that. I will tell him!!
Thanks so much!
God Bless,
Retha

aard | @aard | Mar 22 3:09pm

In reply to @katiekateny "Oh wow. Open heart means they have to crack open the rib cage…then staple it back...." + (show)

I'm sorry that your father had to deal with that pain. Medicine is improving; I think that sometimes, these conditions can be handled in a more noninvasive manner, but not always. Both of my parents had sternotomies for bypass in their late 70s or early 80s, and both recovered without any lingering pain. They both lived relatively healthy lives into their mid-90s.

lindy9 | @lindy9 | Mar 22 6:24pm

In reply to @rethajones "I don’t think the Doctor told my husband that. I will tell him!! Thanks so much!..." + (show)

Most doctors treat only with meds and treatments and surgery not how to prevent or alleviate naturally. I have gotten rid of many health problems naturally.

rethajones | @rethajones | Mar 22 7:16pm

In reply to @lindy9 "Most doctors treat only with meds and treatments and surgery not how to prevent or alleviate..." + (show)

You’re right!!

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