My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from ...Read more
I am just beginning heart valve surgery journey.
My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from a thorasic specialist (not my cardiologist) that my aortic valve and tricuspid valves are also suspect.
My heart went into atrial fibrilation since the r&l catheterization, just to add more complication.
I have read Adam's book and currently have interviews scheduled.
This is my first journal entry. My mind is still reeling but I am moving up the path (hopefully) to heart success.
Valerie Allen Sue - the news is very shocking, always! You have found this site early on. There is always someone h ... Read more
Valerie Allen Sue - the news is very shocking, always! You have found this site early on. There is always someone here to listen and reassure. Don’t be shy. There have been several people with multiple valve issues. If you haven’t utilize the surgeon-finder in the menu top right. Keep us posted! 💕
Teri DeCamp Sue I had aortic valve replaced, mitral valve replaced and tricuspid valve repaired…..plus clip put ... Read more
Teri DeCamp Sue I had aortic valve replaced, mitral valve replaced and tricuspid valve repaired…..plus clip put on for afib! That was in October of 2024. I feel pretty good today! I only have one more day of cardiac rehab. The time went by so fast! I just have to remember to take my time for recovery. But I feel really good! I’ll turn 75 in a couple weeks! You are in our prayers. You will get thru this.
Sue Maize Welcome to this wonderful community Sue! You will find lots of support here. Valerie is right, the ne ... Read more
Sue Maize Welcome to this wonderful community Sue! You will find lots of support here. Valerie is right, the news that heart surgery is necessary, even imminent, can be so overwhelming, so please reach out. The journey is distinctly yours and no two are exactly alike. That said, there are many here whose experience you may find helpful. God bless you with peace and the answers you need! ❤️🩹🙏🏻
Robert Miller Adam's forum is by far the best forum for heart surgery. My mom found it for me... You probably alrea ... Read more
Robert Miller Adam's forum is by far the best forum for heart surgery. My mom found it for me... You probably already saw it but check out the learning center on this website. Are you in Afib all the time ONLY after the R&L catherization? Or maybe you were in Afib before but you just didn't know? In any case, there is medicine for Afib. And the biggest issue with Afib is a stroke. The easiest way to handle it is blood thinner. An interventional procedure is closing the atrial appendage. That is the most likely place where clots can form.
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My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from ...Read more
My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from a thorasic specialist (not my cardiologist) that my aortic valve and tricuspid valves are also suspect.
My heart went into atrial fibrilation since the r&l catheterization, just to add more complication.
I have read Adam's book and currently have interviews scheduled.
This is my first journal entry. My mind is still reeling but I am moving up the path (hopefully) to heart success.