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Thank you the reply. Was your procedure open heart?
I have calls in to three major hospitals in Raleigh, NC, but there seems to be a requirement to have an appointment to find out if the surgeon does the specific procedure I am seeking...I would rather know aforehand. I will also seek guidance from an established cardiologist who may know specialists.
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I don't understand why you can't get the information you want/need. That makes no sense to me. I don't know who to direct a complaint to but this seems complaint-worthy to me. Of course, we should be able to find out about the surgeons who are going to open us up. If you don't get satisfaction from one place, go to another until you get answers. Duke? Chapel Hill?
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Yes it was open heart, for ascending (thoracic) aortic aneurysms, it is currently the only effective way to repair the aorta. It involves replacing the aneurysm section with a graft, that can only be done by opening the chest for access. You should be able to find “cardio thoracic surgeons” by doing a search and then find reviews, you want the best, most experienced surgeon you can find. Mine was recommended by my PCP, he took the time to find the best and referred me to him. He was right, my surgeon was not only probably the best in Houston but also a wonderful person, he took his time to explain everything and answer all my questions, I’m sure you can find someone like that near you