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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Lisa Hoyt added photos to a journal post
2 months ago (March 16, 2026)
It's been 2 months today! (Aortic replacement/ biologic aortic valve replaced bicuspid valve). Lots of ups and downs: Post surgery was "mostly" normal, discharged at 7 days, home for a week then afib (alerted by my Fitbit, FYI). EMS hauled me away at 9 pm, spent 18 hours in the... Read more.
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Robert Miller
That is quite a story. Very nice incision. Can barely see it. I hope you are doing better these days. If not, you might want to see an electrophysiologist. Maybe get one of those 2-week heart monitors to see how you are doing.
Lisa Hoyt
I'm seeing the EP tomorrow and hope to be able to tweak some meds. I can't go back on beta blockers until BP gets higher and I had a bad experience with flecainide many years ago. Fingers crossed, but I'm feeling much better!
Robert Miller
I am sure you are already planning on this but if you see your EP, which I assume means electrophysiologist, see if your continuous episodes of AFib and flutter can/should be addressed with ablation. Since you have AFib, I assume you are already on blood thinner. If not, that would... Read more.
Rose Madura
Lisa, glad you are feeling better but so sorry you are having these issues. I had both AFib and Aflutter after my surgery. I seemed to bee very symptomatic to the inflammation. I had fluid buildup around my heart and fluid around my lungs that didn't seem alarming to anyone... Read more.
Susan Lynn
Lisa - Sorry to hear about the post-op afib. It's unfortunately very common after surgery. Glad the cardioversion finally worked. Let us know how you make out the electrophysiologist. All the best!

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