Acquired Heart Valve Disease

My mom and I came to the clinic in a rather serious condition. Mom is 80 years old, diagnosis: "degenerative heart disease, grade 3 aortic stenosis with aortic insufficiency". In addition, a concomitant disease — "multiple myeloma". Acquaintances recommended that we see specifically Alexey Sergeyevich Vasilyev as a TAVI specialist. At the first appointment Alexey Sergeyevich explained our situation and the plan of action before the operation in detail. He was very attentive and immediately won us over. Mom said: "I am ready to trust this doctor". Then, following his recommendations, all the necessary examinations, tests and the operation were carried out. I recommend Alexey Sergeyevich to everyone, he is a true professional and a true doctor! The team of doctors of the cardiac surgery department of the N. I. Pirogov clinic. They carried out all the necessary preoperative examinations and scheduled the operation taking the tests into account (this was very important for us, since there is a concomitant oncological disease). The transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) was successfully performed by cardiovascular surgeon Alexey Sergeyevich Vasilyev! Implantation of a permanent endocardial pacemaker was also performed by surgeon Andrey Alexandrovich Sorokin. Many thanks to Alexey Sergeyevich and Andrey Alexandrovich for their work, for prolonging the lives of people, our loved ones! It is so important when a doctor not only takes responsibility, but also says words of support and gives hope! Throughout the preparation and after the operation we were accompanied by the attending physician Larisa Yuryevna Kalashnikova. I would like to note her attentive attitude towards a patient of such advanced age. She explained very patiently and clearly everything the doctors were doing, and this really calmed mom, and she went to the operation completely without fear. This is very important! And in general, many thanks to all the staff of the department. Everyone is very friendly and attentive! A professional, humane and attentive approach!

• Aortic Stenosis
• Transcatheter aortic valve implantation

I learned about my congenital heart defect accidentally one year ago during a routine medical examination, despite feeling completely well at the time. After that, I consulted multiple clinics and medical centers, but ultimately chose the Pirogov Clinic. I had a consultation with cardiac surgeon Dr. G.I. Kim, who explained in detail how the surgery would be performed and why it was necessary, as the defect had already reached a severe stage. He also explained how recovery and rehabilitation would proceed. I am very glad that I had an appointment with such a specialist. The aortic valve replacement surgery was performed on November 26. Dr. Kim monitored my condition both before and after the operation. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the entire clinic team, and especially to Dr. Gleb Irlamovich Kim.

• Minimally invasive valve replacement

I was born with a congenital heart defect and underwent coarctation of the aorta surgery at age 8 in 1985. I’ve had hypertension for years, and now arrhythmia as well. Recently I experienced heart rate spikes up to 130 bpm and blood pressure reaching 170/100. After emergency stabilization, I began seeing Dr. Lyubov Albinovna. She has an exceptional, empathetic approach and understands both the medical and psychological challenges that cardiac patients face. A true professional. She’s always available and helped me adjust to my new condition with the right treatment plan.

In 2019, my health dropped significantly. I had severe shortness of breath, I began to engage in active activities less often, and I constantly felt weak. I went to the clinic to see a cardiologist. The cardiologist prescribed me pills that have been helping me for a long time! However, last year I felt sick again - I had severe shortness of breath and pain in my heart with any movement. I went back to the clinic, and the cardiologist sent me for an ultrasound of the heart, where I was diagnosed with a heart valve defect. I consulted a cardiac surgeon, who referred me for a coronary angiography. I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease there. I was approved for surgery at the Pirogov Medical Center. I arrived at the clinic, I was further examined and admitted to the department. My doctor was Gleb Irlamovich Kim, PhD of Medical Sciences, a wonderful, competent specialist who not only treated me, but literally experienced the disease with me. He performed the operation on me, which, as I was told, was successful. I feel great! Thank you so much for your help. I recommend Gleb Irlamovich to everyone!

My father was admitted to the clinic on March 22, 2024, for coronary artery bypass surgery. The operation was performed very well, and Maksim Sergeevich was very attentive. We need more doctors like him. Thank you very much! We consulted Maksim Sergeevich regarding heart failure, angina, and degenerative heart disease. The consultation was excellent, and the treatment went very well. The coronary artery bypass surgery was done.

• Coronary artery bypass grafting