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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Danny Humphress posted an update
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Aaaaaand.. I'm back! In the hospital after being discharged 3 days ago. My Apple Watch showed I was in afib 2 days ago. Did an EKG and the cardiologist office today and it showed atrial flutter. They send me directly to the ER. They gave a drug to reduce heart... Read more.
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Anonymous
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Best wishes! I am familiar with a-fib, a-flutter, cardio versions, meds & ablation. Having the MAZE procedure and left atrial clipping soon with MVR. I hated when I was in a-fib, especially extended bouts. Felt like I was going to die. Just horrible. Makes you appreciate a normal rhythm even... Read more.
Rose Madura
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Danny, it's common to have Afib and Aflutter after surgery. I had it off and on for about six weeks. Then it stopped. Mine apparently was a textbook case. Hopefully yours will go away on its own. God bless you.
Dan Fouratt
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
I had an Aflutter event one week post surgery. Was back in for a few days. My Surgeon made rounds and said Aflutter is not unexpected after surgery. It is nothing to do with you but the surgery. I then said you mean it is your fault. Hang in their... Read more.
Deena Z
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Danny, disappointing, I know. But as others have said, not uncommon. "Hiccups" as we sometimes call them on HVS are pretty common. I remember almost passing out in cardiac rehab, etc. Hope that the docs get this under control now. Glad they are being so thorough!!!! Keep us updated.
Robert Miller
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Cardioversion most likely will help with the heart rate. It might not fix Afib. You might have to go on some medicine. Amiodarone might help with afib. Metoprolol might help with heartrate but it will also lower your blood pressure which can make you dizzy. If none of this helps,... Read more.
Ana Kelton-Brand
1 year ago (January 23, 2025)
Danny, so sorry you're having atrial flutter. It's an awful experience. I was back in the hospital with AFIB 3 times in the week after HVS. I was on IV Amiodarone each time and then took oral Amiodarone for 3 months. I was also on Eliquis for 6 months. Still... Read more.
Danny Humphress
1 year ago (January 24, 2025)
Update: they had me on diltiazem IV last night but my HR was still spiking to 160 at times. Added metoprolol and my rhythm converted to normal within an hour!
Deena Z
1 year ago (January 24, 2025)
Good news update, Danny. You've got a good team taking care of you!
Rita Savelis
1 year ago (January 24, 2025)
So sorry that you were discharged a bit too early. Hope things smooth out soon.
Grace Mason
1 year ago (January 24, 2025)
Sorry to hear you had to go back to hospital but glad to hear the metoprolol seems to be controlling your rhythm. Hope you are back on track for a smooth road forward in your recovery.
Ana Brusso
1 year ago (January 24, 2025)
Good news about your rhythm going back to normal. Continued good progress. God bless you 🙏❤️
Robert Miller
1 year ago (January 25, 2025)
Glad to hear you are doing well now...
Dan Fouratt
1 year ago (January 25, 2025)
Great news danny
Danny Humphress posted an update
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Two days after AVR and aortic arch replacement and I'm doing well!
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Valerie Allen
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Welcome to recovery, Danny! Looking good!
Marie Myers
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Wow! Looking good!!! Welcome to the recovery side..
Adam Pick
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Awesome pic! Go Danny!
Suzette Schear
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
You look awesome what a great smile congrats welcome to the other side.
Rose Madura
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Welcome to recovery! Time to listen to the doctors and listen to your body.
Deena Z
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
wow, Danny. You look fabulous. Welcome to recovery! Enjoy your daily strolls around the unit. I found I felt better and stronger after😊 each one. The hardest part was just getting out of the bed!
Danny Humphress
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Thank you, everyone! It feels so liberating to have the dread of this behind me!
Melissa Gray-Morritt
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Great to see you looking so happy! I'll bet you're already planning your next race!
Richard Munson
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
The smile says it all. Danny boy.
Andrea Babcock
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Best Wishes for your recovery! You look great! You got this!❤️
Maria Prokocimer
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Wonderful! You look great and best wishes for your recovery
Ana Brusso
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Welcome to recovery and continued good health. God bless you Danny 🙏❤️❤️🩹
Pamela Gregory
1 year ago (January 17, 2025)
Congratulations on a successful procedure and a hopeful uneventful recovery!❤️
Danny Humphress posted an update
1 year ago (January 9, 2025)
Only 5 days until my AVR surgery but I still ran a 5K today at the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. Many months ago, I also signed up for the 10K tomorrow but my husband won't let me do it! 😆 It's so strange being asymptomatic and feeling good and... Read more.
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Marie Myers
1 year ago (January 9, 2025)
Congrats on the 5 K, but I sure wouldn't push it with a 10K! Good to listen to your soon-to-be-caretaker…
Adam Pick
1 year ago (January 9, 2025)
You got this Danny! You are in the best of hands with Dr. Accola and his team at AdventHealth. Please keep us updated! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Kevin-Accola-Orlando-Florida.php
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Robert Miller
1 year ago (January 11, 2025)
I was doing great on the elliptical 1h each day and suddenly it did go bad. You are doing the right thing taking care of it early. I wish you all the best.
Lynne Anderson
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Love this! I'm running the Disneyland 10k and Half in 2 weeks (it will be about 9 months post AVR and aneurysm repair).
Andrea Babcock
1 year ago (January 16, 2025)
Going into the surgery fit is a big advantage for good outcome and recovery. This is what my husband's surgeons and doctors told us. They did not want him to wait until his heart would get weak and enlarge more etc. He worked physically and went hiking with me until... Read more.

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