Consider recording the answers
Will I survive?
Will it work? For how long?
Other complications to consider?
What needs to be done
How Soon
What approach and why
Am I a candidate for minimally invasive Robotic assisted in your hands? in anyone's.
Do I need Contrast enhanced CT Chest, Abd and Pelvis?
Do I have PAH, Calcified Anulus, Risk factors for CVA,
Is my Dad's or Uncles H/O Cardiac surgery meaningful?
Does my bi-leaflet disease put me at risk for sudden cardiac death? if so, why?
artificial cordae? planned for repair anterior flail?
are the artificial cordae or sutures a nidus for clots or infections?
Can you repair? Can anyone repair?
How many artificial cords are typically created? Do you re create primary, secondary or tertiary tendinae?
does cord or tendinae rupture predisposes to future rupture
typical follow up?