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112 days ago

Richard Munson posted a note for Klara that says:

Klara, i just finished a great novel that involves your homeland back during and after the dark days of the Yugoslavian breakup. You might enjoy reading it ...Read more

Klara, i just finished a great novel that involves your homeland back during and after the dark days of the Yugoslavian breakup. You might enjoy reading it as i did. Hopefully history will not repeat itself. THE LAST WITNESS written by Glenn Meade.

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121 days ago

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Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Klara that says:

Dear Klara,
Havent heard from you in a while. Hoping you and your beautiful family are all doing well. Would love to see you all again soon and have an... Read more

Dear Klara,
Havent heard from you in a while. Hoping you and your beautiful family are all doing well. Would love to see you all again soon and have an update on how you are doing :)
Your kiddos and smile always made me smile

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192 days ago

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Andrew Dial posted a note for Klara that says:

Klara, how are you!!??

Elizabeth Rice Hello, I am Elizabeth and looking to share with you. Genetic valve problem.

Klara Čičić Dear Andrew, I am fine thanks God. Next ultrosound in 3-5 years, cardiologist says😳😳 I am veeee ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Andrew, I am fine thanks God. Next ultrosound in 3-5 years, cardiologist says😳😳 I am veeeeery busy with three very lively kids and working as a GP in my office taking care of 1600 patients it gets overwhelming....but I have always been hyperactive, can't do it differently. Just hope my heart doesn's suffer in the process. How are you? Your beautiful girl? Wife? Boats? Valve still rockin'? Big hug form Croatia

Andrew Dial Sounds like you are very busy! How is your heart feeling these days? Are you still feeling strong and ... Read more

Andrew Dial Sounds like you are very busy! How is your heart feeling these days? Are you still feeling strong and healthy?

I’m good.. busy busy, we just got a dog, so my girls are very happy about that. We are starting our fishing season- the best time of the year :) Heart is feeling good, although I am still dealing with some anxiety from time to time. Big Hugs from Seattle!

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193 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Dear Klara ,

Hello !

Klara Čičić Hello dear Ruth

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209 days ago

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Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Klara that says:

Klara,
I just wanted to check in on you , as I saw you said in a reply to someones post that you are having a lot of anxiety lately. I hope you are doing... Read more

Klara,
I just wanted to check in on you , as I saw you said in a reply to someones post that you are having a lot of anxiety lately. I hope you are doing well and those beautiful kiddos are also :)
Miss your posts and picts. Hope to see your smiling face again soon

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

Klara Čičić Dear Kimberly....how are you? Any news with your valve? I am fine, thank you. Managing anxiety as bes ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Kimberly....how are you? Any news with your valve? I am fine, thank you. Managing anxiety as best as I can, looking for help, talking about it, managing stress as best as I can. It gets overwhelming, with three kids and a demanding job, helping people, very energy consuming....I have my fears, and I am hoping my heart doesn't suffer in the process. Thank you so much for asking... I wanna know how are you?

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370 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Dear Klara ,
Sorry for the slow reply !
I hope that you are okay !!!😊
I had my four year anniversary in September , making the most of life .

Klara Čičić Dear Ruth, happy valversary! Hope there will be many more! I had my second one also in September! :)) ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Ruth, happy valversary! Hope there will be many more! I had my second one also in September! :))

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425 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara

Klara Čičić Hi dear Ruth, how are you?

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479 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

HELLO Klara

Good to hear from you

!!!

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528 days ago

Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi, Klara,

do you take some pills against baby aspirin side effects?

Klara Čičić Hi, I take baby aspirin every day and I have no side effects.

Klara Čičić I don't take any proton pump inhibitors if that's what you mean. To protect the stomach. I have healt ... Read more

Klara Čičić I don't take any proton pump inhibitors if that's what you mean. To protect the stomach. I have healthy stomach so I don't need to take any medications for that. Yet :)

Svetlomir Ivanov Hey, Klara, how are you doing? By the way, do you take antibiotics before dental treatment, what kind ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Hey, Klara, how are you doing? By the way, do you take antibiotics before dental treatment, what kind i and what dose?

Klara Čičić Yes, 2g of amoxicillin 1 hour before "bloody" dental procedure.

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544 days ago

Richard Munson posted a note for Klara that says:

Nice to see a comment from you klara. I don’t always connect personally with every one on this site but for sure with you. Glad you got a bed extender like ...Read more

Nice to see a comment from you klara. I don’t always connect personally with every one on this site but for sure with you. Glad you got a bed extender like i did after hvs. Friday alas they did not have one in the short term surgi center. Its not only uncomfortable but people walking by keep hitting your feet. Call me silly but i sent a thank you note to the nursing staff that tended to me friday. They do this day in and day out so hopefully it will be read and appreciated. A little praise goes a long way.

Ana Brusso Agree with Richard. I’m sure you are very busy being a physician, mother and wife. Write when you c ... Read more

Ana Brusso Agree with Richard. I’m sure you are very busy being a physician, mother and wife. Write when you can.

Klara Čičić That is so nice. I always planned to send thank you note to Germany but never did, sadly. How are you ... Read more

Klara Čičić That is so nice. I always planned to send thank you note to Germany but never did, sadly. How are you doing Richard and Ana? I started working in my office and absolutely love it now that I finished my training. My kids are well and growing and life is good. How are things in far America? Love you guys.

Ana Brusso Klara, so good to hear you are happy and doing well. Congratulations on your office and finishing tra ... Read more

Ana Brusso Klara, so good to hear you are happy and doing well. Congratulations on your office and finishing training. Glad the kids are growing and life is good. I’m doing well and going for my Ecco on Monday. God bless you and your family. Far America is a mess. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏

Klara Čičić Haha far America does seem mess from down here, or it is just made look that way, media reporting onl ... Read more

Klara Čičić Haha far America does seem mess from down here, or it is just made look that way, media reporting only bad stuff as always...? I always like to rather hear real life people. How was your echo Ana???

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560 days ago

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Marie Grace posted a note for Klara that says:

Thanks so much for your support, Klara! Sounds like you really did your research! Glad you didn’t get the mechanical valve. I hope all is going well with ...Read more

Thanks so much for your support, Klara! Sounds like you really did your research! Glad you didn’t get the mechanical valve. I hope all is going well with you and your family! My surgeon’s specialty is minimally invasive mitral valve procedures. I think I’ll be in good hands, and it’s nice to be in my home town.

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574 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Morning Klara ,
Congratulations on completing all your exams !!!

Klara Čičić Thank you so much! It is finally over! :)

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574 days ago

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Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi, Klara,

could you tell me if you are still taking baby-aspirin ?

Klara Čičić Hi Svetlomir, yes I am. Some days I forget 🙈 but I try not to...baby aspirin after mitral valve re ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hi Svetlomir, yes I am. Some days I forget 🙈 but I try not to...baby aspirin after mitral valve repair in a younger person without risk factor is still unsolved problem, some experts are pro, some are contra and I guess the decision in the end is individual :) Take care!

Svetlomir Ivanov Yes, I knew that, but what is the exat logic - if, the purpose is blood thiining, sintrom is much mor ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Yes, I knew that, but what is the exat logic - if, the purpose is blood thiining, sintrom is much more efective. By the way, do you have artificial chords to ancor your MV leaflets, or you surgery was just resection of the extra tissue ?

Klara Čičić This is from UpToDate, one of the best international medical guidelines: "Limited evidence is availab ... Read more

Klara Čičić This is from UpToDate, one of the best international medical guidelines: "Limited evidence is available to guide antithrombotic therapy following surgical valve repair. Studies of patients who have undergone surgical valve repair indicate a significant risk of thromboembolism. Annuloplasty ring-associated thrombus and thromboembolism have been reported, even in patients receiving short-term anticoagulation. However, the optimum regimen to reduce the risk of thrombotic complications of valve repair has not been established.
Observational studies of patients with surgical mitral valve repair have not established a significant benefit from routine postoperative warfarin therapy compared with aspirin therapy, but the findings are inconclusive given study limitations." I have artificial chords and a ring, no resection was made. As you can see, the brightest of minds haven't reached a consensus yet. Go with your gut and your doctor's advice :)

Svetlomir Ivanov So do I, I have chords and ring, no resection. But exactly in this site dr.Gedrish said that after 3 ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov So do I, I have chords and ring, no resection. But exactly in this site dr.Gedrish said that after 3 months the ring is overgrown with tissue and no longer exposed to the blood. Same about the chords. I see the issue is cotraversial. May be we should ask mr.Adam Pick to interview the surgeons ?

Svetlomir Ivanov https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2015/10/20/annuloplasty-ring-durability/

Surgeon Q&A: Heart Valve Repair Ring Durability

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2015/10/20/annuloplasty-ring-durability/

Learn about the durability of heart valve repair rings, also known as annuloplasty rings, used in mitral valve repair procedures from Dr. Steven Bolling.

Klara Čičić You can ask mr. Pick to interview them, but I don't think that we will get any different answer :) w ... Read more

Klara Čičić You can ask mr. Pick to interview them, but I don't think that we will get any different answer :) warfarin is mandatory only the first three months after the repair. After that it is up to your cardiologist who makes the decision - warfarin,baby aspirin or nothing at all based on known scientific evidence, on your individual history and risks....

Svetlomir Ivanov Probobly you are right. How fou you feel? Do you get already your normal activity level?

Svetlomir Ivanov Today was my 6-month control check after the operation. Aspirin was prescribed instead of sintrom for ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Today was my 6-month control check after the operation. Aspirin was prescribed instead of sintrom for half year, but maybe permanent. But in America this is not like that, americans think that only 3-4 month after the surgery is enough

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587 days ago

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Andrew Dial posted a note for Klara that says:

Klara!! How are you!!!

Klara Čičić Andrew!!!!! :))) Long time no hear!!! I am doing fine, preparing for my final exam to become full GP ... Read more

Klara Čičić Andrew!!!!! :))) Long time no hear!!! I am doing fine, preparing for my final exam to become full GP specialist after 4 years of residency and 6 years of college! I think it is enough:))) 10 more days ....it's a huge test and huge stress. I miss my kids but study all the time.... Heart is hopefully dealing with this stress, time will show.... sometimes heavy breathing....I assume it's just anxiety from this exam. How are you, your job, your beautiful girl and wife? How are you mentally? Heart? Tell me all!

Sue Maize

Andrew Dial Klara that is amazing! Wow, you have been putting your heart and soul into that, haven’t you!? You ... Read more

Andrew Dial Klara that is amazing! Wow, you have been putting your heart and soul into that, haven’t you!? You are an inspiration!! So what is your main goal in the end with your career? Heavy breathing… I’d assume that’s probably from anxiety as well.

Things are well on my end, busy busy, as always haha. I’m building boats again, but for a different company. I’m on my feet for 10 hours a day in the cold, so I’m really putting my body thru some stuff, but I’m dealing pretty well. I have had some depression/anxiety going on, so I am on a low dose anti depressant. We will see how that goes in the coming weeks. But I am excited for better weather in the spring and then eventually summer, when we will be doing lots of camping and fishing!! Girls are good, Aubrey is in 1st grade and loving it, wifey is working her butt off as always.

so glad to hear from you fellow heart Warrior :)

Klara Čičić This sounds good Andrew, I am glad you are doing the low dose antidepressants. I take anxiolytic ever ... Read more

Klara Čičić This sounds good Andrew, I am glad you are doing the low dose antidepressants. I take anxiolytic every now and then, I am no longer trying to be "a hero", life is too short and I want to take care of my heart better so I help myself any way I can instead of suffering needlessly. Two days ago I took the final residency exam and it was brilliant, I am finally done with formal education (6 years of medical school, then 4 years of GP residency ) and now I am officially family medicine specialist (like dr. Mike haha, I guess you know who he is) on Monday I start working in my GP office... I am looking forward to that, although it isn't an easy job, it has many challenges.... Take care of your heart and be careful with it. It is harder to do that when you are young like us, I think.... And I want that hoodie, Andy! :)))

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623 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara ,
HELLO !!!

Klara Čičić Hi dear Ruth, our angel! How are you? How are thing is the UK?

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662 days ago

Richard Munson posted a note for Klara that says:

When my grandson decided he wanted to attend virginia tech, i also had no idea what a hokie was. As you now know its the VT mascot. The good news for now is ...Read more

When my grandson decided he wanted to attend virginia tech, i also had no idea what a hokie was. As you now know its the VT mascot. The good news for now is that no group is offended by it so it may endure. At this point in our lives we have 5 very well grounded grandkids. Our hokie wants to be a veterinarian, his brother just took the cpa exam, my other daughters son is a finance major at northeastern in boston and my sons twins are in junior high school. I have 3 great kids hence great grandkids. We tried to be good role models but luck also plays a part. From all i see on our heart blog pictures, your family will do quite well. Its early in the game for you. The older they get, the tougher it gets. My philosophy was always know what your kids are doing and don’t be afraid to say no. Not always easy but necessary.

Klara Čičić That is so valuable to hear, I always like to hear older (is that also forbidden word now?) and wiser ... Read more

Klara Čičić That is so valuable to hear, I always like to hear older (is that also forbidden word now?) and wiser than myself and I take notes. Trying to learn and do my best as a parent.... I have more confidence now so it is easier in that sense, but luck does play a role and by now, luck has been by our side. Your grandkids are lucky to have such a sharp and funny grandad. That is invaluable.

Richard Munson You sound like a great parent. The trick is to be a parent, not a best buddy. You want your kids to r ... Read more

Richard Munson You sound like a great parent. The trick is to be a parent, not a best buddy. You want your kids to respect you. We are going thru it right now with shadow. As our trainer says, he will always love us but respect is what separates the good ones from the bad.

Klara Čičić Wow that is a good one! I agree and am trying my best to achieve just that. It's not easy, but if you ... Read more

Klara Čičić Wow that is a good one! I agree and am trying my best to achieve just that. It's not easy, but if you have self-respect to begin with, it isn't unachievable also! :) I love parenting, just not the sleepless nights. Those were a nightmare (well, I wish there was a chance for a nightmare, but no, there was zero sleep haha). Now that everyone sleeps it is much more enjoyable.

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675 days ago

Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara,how are you doing? Can you remember how many months after surgery you took blood thinners? By the way, how your doctor's decide to stop blood thinners? ...Read more

Hi Klara,how are you doing? Can you remember how many months after surgery you took blood thinners? By the way, how your doctor's decide to stop blood thinners? After holter monitoring, may be? Did they stop blood thinners gradually or just sharp?

Klara Čičić I took warfarin for 4 months. I stopped after cardiac rehab, after some tests like echo and 24h holst ... Read more

Klara Čičić I took warfarin for 4 months. I stopped after cardiac rehab, after some tests like echo and 24h holster.... Just sharply stopped and continued only beta blocker and baby Aspirin.

Klara Čičić I am fine thank you, feeling good, no major issues. I have echo in 2 months and am already a little b ... Read more

Klara Čičić I am fine thank you, feeling good, no major issues. I have echo in 2 months and am already a little bit anxious....

Svetlomir Ivanov Do not worry,one person here (Travis Watson, you may see his profile) has moderate regurfitation afte ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Do not worry,one person here (Travis Watson, you may see his profile) has moderate regurfitation after mitral valve repair for 12 y., but it stay stable.I knew that, because I am corresponding with him for these 12 y.
I do not know what kind of repair is yours: resection or implantion of chords to ancor to leaflets? But probably it will last very long time or forever. Why do you presume that the MR will for sure worsen? Now you have reapir to close the gaps in the valve, and MR is just a result of the fact, that it was not watertight seal. Of course, it is better to have no MR, but read this:

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2012/02/08/mitral-regurgitaiton-progession-craig-smith/

Mitral Regurgitation Progression -- How Quickly?

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2012/02/08/mitral-regurgitaiton-progession-craig-smith/

Learn about mitral valve regurgitation progression with Dr. Craig Smith, heart surgeon

Klara Čičić Oh, your words are golden for me :))) I surely hope it will last as long as you say, but I just look ... Read more

Klara Čičić Oh, your words are golden for me :))) I surely hope it will last as long as you say, but I just look at it rationally, a looked at data - data shows that more complex repairs after Barlow's disease have higher chance for failure, and last shorter than simplex repair, especially when done in a younger person, which is kind of logical cause it has to endure more...

Svetlomir Ivanov If you stay outside when raining, you have a higher chance to be struck by tunderstorm :) You are not ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov If you stay outside when raining, you have a higher chance to be struck by tunderstorm :) You are not a chance, but individual, chanses are based on statistics. By the way what is you heart rate per minute? Was it higher after surgery and for how long? Did you take beta blocker and for how long time?

Svetlomir Ivanov Could you say, also, how long time was necessary you heart beat to normalise? How many monts, and to ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Could you say, also, how long time was necessary you heart beat to normalise? How many monts, and to tell me the nimbers, i.e. your heart beats per minite before and after surgery? Waht about the beta blocker, do you continue to take it, and why (if the heart rate is normal)?

Klara Čičić I take beta blocker bisoprolol from highschool days 1,25mg daily. My heart rate was and still is arou ... Read more

Klara Čičić I take beta blocker bisoprolol from highschool days 1,25mg daily. My heart rate was and still is around 80-85/min. Regarding size of heart chambers, my LA was back withing normal range in 6 months after the surgery, and was enlarged before the surgery. I can not tell you exact numbers at this moment.... How are you doing? Are you off diuretics finall?

Svetlomir Ivanov Hi Klara, I am doiing pretty well, I am able to climb even 9th floors, of cours last floors I have to ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Hi Klara, I am doiing pretty well, I am able to climb even 9th floors, of cours last floors I have to breath more deeply. No problems with walking, but still not try to running and heavy lifting. My heart rate vary, about 70-80, but on the last echo before several days, it was 95, probably because of especting results...and doc prescribe a beta bloccker, 2,5 mg. bisoprolol, but maybe 1,25 mg will be enough. But the Sintrom (bllod thinner) doc did not stop, tell me to take for onther 3 months. Diuretics I qiut by myself because my BP is 120/80 ene even less. Of course, on the check it was 130/80, but it was measured when I was standing almost, and of course again under pressure of waiting.

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695 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Dear Klara ,
Great news

Good luck with the other two parts !!!
You are a Heart Warrior

Pamela Gregory Good luck Klara!!! You will do great

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696 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara ,
That is VERY exciting !!!

I that it hope it goes very well

Klara Čičić It went very well! :))) very happy. Hope my heart endures it all haha. I still have 2 parts of the ex ... Read more

Klara Čičić It went very well! :))) very happy. Hope my heart endures it all haha. I still have 2 parts of the exam to do.

Ana Brusso YEAH! Klara, you will nail it. Continued success dear heart warrior. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏

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696 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Klara that says:

Dear Klara ,
I hope everything is okay with you and your family

Klara Čičić Dear Ruth, everything is fine thank God, thank you so much for asking. Today is written part of my fi ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Ruth, everything is fine thank God, thank you so much for asking. Today is written part of my final residency exam so I am very very excited and hopefully I will share the good news later! I hope you and your family are fine.

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711 days ago

Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Klara that says:

Hey, Klara,

how are you doing? Caould you remember how long after surgery did you take diuretics (if your BP was normal)? When your echo show LA and ...Read more

Hey, Klara,

how are you doing? Caould you remember how long after surgery did you take diuretics (if your BP was normal)? When your echo show LA and LV size`s reduction (i.e. how many months after surgery)?

Klara Čičić LA and LV size reduction was apparent 3-6 months after the surgery.

I took diuretics only in ... Read more

Klara Čičić LA and LV size reduction was apparent 3-6 months after the surgery.

I took diuretics only in the hospital for a week and that's it. My BP was always and still is low.
I am very good thank you, cycling every other day and having no heart issues at all. I take baby Aspirin and minimal dose of bisoprolol and that's it.

Svetlomir Ivanov Very good news from you. But why do you take Aspirin, you do not have mechanical valve? Bisoprolol is ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Very good news from you. But why do you take Aspirin, you do not have mechanical valve? Bisoprolol is beta-blocker for fast heart rate?

Klara Čičić Aspirin is questionable after the repair, some cardiologists recommend it, some don't, I guess we don ... Read more

Klara Čičić Aspirin is questionable after the repair, some cardiologists recommend it, some don't, I guess we don't have enough evidence to support it's use in everybody so doctors decide from case to case. I decided to take it, but if I don't that's also fine. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker for heart rate, I take minimal dose which I could maybe even ditch dome day :) still discussing it with my cardiologist.

Svetlomir Ivanov I see what are you mean, just for case, yuo are taking Aspirin. Could you remember:
1. When (which ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov I see what are you mean, just for case, yuo are taking Aspirin. Could you remember:
1. When (which month after surgery) you get back to your normal activity without any problems like shortness of breath, fatigue, etc. ?
2. About the annuloplasty ring - is is rigid or flexible?
By the way, how are you doing, I hope MR is stable and even reduced?

Klara Čičić I have echo next month so we will se if MR is stable, hope so! About the ring kind, si don't know. Ed ... Read more

Klara Čičić I have echo next month so we will se if MR is stable, hope so! About the ring kind, si don't know. Edwards Inspiria is, I thing. I started doing normal activity without fear and symptoms 4-5 months after the surger!

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718 days ago

jonette kruk posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara! How have you been? Sorry, I dropped off the site and haven't been in touch. Hope all is well with your health, family and education.

Klara Čičić Hi Jonettee, I was just recently wondering how you are! All is well, thank God! I am studying full fo ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hi Jonettee, I was just recently wondering how you are! All is well, thank God! I am studying full force for my final residency exam so that is stressful but other than that everything is well. How are you? Heart ok? Big hug from Croatia!

Klara Čičić I saw your update post later. I don't have the exact experience with arrythmia but I can so relate to ... Read more

Klara Čičić I saw your update post later. I don't have the exact experience with arrythmia but I can so relate to your feelings being a medical professional myself. I answered your post there.

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740 days ago

Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Klara that says:

Hey Klara,
how long did you take water pills after mitral valve repair? Could you remember? Did you stop water pills slowly or immediately after was told?

Klara Čičić I took them only in hospital for water retention which is very common after surgery, for a short few ... Read more

Klara Čičić I took them only in hospital for water retention which is very common after surgery, for a short few days. But everyone is different and it depends on your personal history, comorbidities, your test results, physical status... maybe ask your doctor for advice.

Svetlomir Ivanov Definitely I will ask, I am 187 cm, / 78 kg, no high BP, no watter retention, but I have been taking ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Definitely I will ask, I am 187 cm, / 78 kg, no high BP, no watter retention, but I have been taking them already 2 weeks.

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742 days ago

Susan Eckermann posted a note for Klara that says:

Hi Klara! I was just reminiscing about a year ago today. I had a consult with a surgeon for a second opinion and a few days later, was scheduling my surgery. ...Read more

Hi Klara! I was just reminiscing about a year ago today. I had a consult with a surgeon for a second opinion and a few days later, was scheduling my surgery. I recall you were preparing for your surgery shortly before mine. The time has passed so quickly! Every day, I am so thankful for my surgical team and how hard they worked to give me a successful repair. I hope you and your beautiful family are doing well. It's just amazing, isn't it? It's heartwarming to see others finding solace and peace in all of our stories.

Best Regards,

Susan

Klara Čičić Exactly, Susan. Time flies. I am also very grateful things are the way they are. I enjoy visiting thi ... Read more

Klara Čičić Exactly, Susan. Time flies. I am also very grateful things are the way they are. I enjoy visiting this site and be of a help to others when it ment so much to me back then... Now let's just sit back and enjoy each day that is given to us with our repaired hearts :)

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What do you think about pericardium left open? How it was with you? Here the infoL

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/10/31/pericardium-opening-stitches-cardiac-tamponade/

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What do you think about pericardium left open? How it was with you? Here the infoL

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/10/31/pericardium-opening-stitches-cardiac-tamponade/

Pericardium Before, During & After Heart Surgery

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/10/31/pericardium-opening-stitches-cardiac-tamponade/

Learn the impact of cardiac surgery on the pericardium of the heart -- the opening and closing of the pericardium, cardiac tamponade and other complications.

Klara Čičić I leave that to the masters of the craft. Didn't ask whether they left mine open or they stitched it. ... Read more

Klara Čičić I leave that to the masters of the craft. Didn't ask whether they left mine open or they stitched it. I would assume they did it by the latest surgical recommendations...