Salvatore Cafiero - Heart Valve Journal

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1329 days ago

Hello fellow heart survivors! On March 13, 2019 I had a successful mitral valve repair and all was fine. Fast forward 2 years and now I have a slight problem ...Read more

Hello fellow heart survivors! On March 13, 2019 I had a successful mitral valve repair and all was fine. Fast forward 2 years and now I have a slight problem which will require an Ablation Procedure. I'm sending our this request to anyone who had this procedure and willing to share their experience. Thanks so much, Salvatore J Cafiero

Rose Madura In 2007, I had a cardiac ablation to correct SVT. It was successful and I have not had any problems ... Read more

Rose Madura In 2007, I had a cardiac ablation to correct SVT. It was successful and I have not had any problems with it since.

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1768 days ago

Hello Fellow Heart-Recovery Friends! Can someone please help me with a few questions? I had Mitral & Tricuspid Valve repair in March 2019. My cardiologist ...Read more

Hello Fellow Heart-Recovery Friends! Can someone please help me with a few questions? I had Mitral & Tricuspid Valve repair in March 2019. My cardiologist has given me a clean bill of health with now restrictions. However, I'm a bit concern as to how rigorous I can now "tax" my heart in terms of exercise. I use to do mini triathlons and would like to do them again, but, would like to know what my new "Target Heart Rate" should be. I'm 67 years old, 160 pounds and though my heart is now in great condition I don't want to cause any undue stress! Your help is very much appreciated. To your good health, Salvatore Cafiero

Chris Calhoun heart rate - keep at 155 max - better 145 or so - listen to your body - if you cant speak clearly at ... Read more

Chris Calhoun heart rate - keep at 155 max - better 145 or so - listen to your body - if you cant speak clearly at any time its too much - slow it back down - LISTEN TO YOUR BODY - REALLY

Marie Myers I might want to specifically ask my cardiologist about target heart . Explain to him/her exactly how ... Read more

Marie Myers I might want to specifically ask my cardiologist about target heart . Explain to him/her exactly how strenuous you want to be, and if that is okay. But Chris is right, listen to your body!

William True Definitely talk to your cardiologist. 155 is far too high. Your max achievable heart rate is probab ... Read more

William True Definitely talk to your cardiologist. 155 is far too high. Your max achievable heart rate is probably 153. Genetics and training can change that number, but it’s a good baseline. Consider asking your cardiologist about your HR zones. Find out what your zone limits are, and then decide where you want to focus your training. Then run your race the way you trained. If you see a rate in the 150’s you are burning a match. Most athletes race sustained pace at 65-80% max HR, so 99-122 bpm should be a good goal for you.

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2095 days ago

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Hello my newly found friends! My name is Salvatore Cafiero, I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I have Mitral Valve Prolapse Regurgitation and it has become serious ...Read more

Hello my newly found friends! My name is Salvatore Cafiero, I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I have Mitral Valve Prolapse Regurgitation and it has become serious enough to require surgery. I love that this support network is available for all of us participate, share, learn and embrace. I will write up "My Story" very soon. At this time, I just wanted to say hello and I look forward to participating, learning and embracing with you!

Susan Lynn Hello, Salvatore! You're in the right place. Please feel free to ask any questions you have - there ... Read more

Susan Lynn Hello, Salvatore! You're in the right place. Please feel free to ask any questions you have - there are lots of mitral valve heart warriors on the site. Always happy to help!

Jeff W Hi Salvatore! My name is Cathy - my husband Jeff also had severe mitral regurgitation. His surgery w ... Read more

Jeff W Hi Salvatore! My name is Cathy - my husband Jeff also had severe mitral regurgitation. His surgery was Feb 7th of this year. I agree with you about this site!! It was an amazing source of knowledge and support from the first moment. So happy you’ve found it. I am not a heart warrior myself , but a warrior spouse 😊. These people are so brave and very willing to help others! You’ve come to the right spot

Kevin Shackelford Hi Salvatore. I did my Aortic Valve replacement in Phoenix at the Mayo Clinic 2 years ago. Best wishe ... Read more

Kevin Shackelford Hi Salvatore. I did my Aortic Valve replacement in Phoenix at the Mayo Clinic 2 years ago. Best wishes!

Salvatore Cafiero Hello Susan, Jeff & Cathy, Keven....

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and your offer to ... Read more

Salvatore Cafiero Hello Susan, Jeff & Cathy, Keven....

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and your offer to help me with any questions I may have. I just updated my Journal and invite you all to take a look when your time permits. To your continued healthy heart, Sal

Phyllis Petersen You've got this! I had MVr in October 2016 and am doing very well. Many of the people going through t ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen You've got this! I had MVr in October 2016 and am doing very well. Many of the people going through this have high quality lifestyles, but that isn't the problem with this issue. For a little encouragement, a little over two months after my valve repair I hike for 4 hours on the Pima Canyon Trail. I had to take it slow and more breaks than usual, but you will be back out doing what you love before you know it.