With permission from my patient to post, this remarkable 80-year old woman was on life support just two weeks ago at another hospital where she was deemed high risk for heart surgery and sent home. Her daughter asked to see me for a second opinion.
Six days ago, I performed an urgent triple valve open-heart operation, replacing her aortic and mitral valves, repairing her tricuspid valve, restoring her heart rhythm, while closing her left atrial appendage to reduce her risk of further stroke from atrial fibrillation. A big operation but one that she needed. She is heading back home today to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, all smiles and feeling well.
Take home message… always get a second opinion! You do have options that are worth traveling just a few extra miles for personalized, high-quality care!
Raymond Singer, MD
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
Office Phone: 484-622-2300
Email Address: singerra@einstein.edu
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