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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 25, 2019

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6 years ago (February 20, 2020)

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Hi Darren, I'm so sorry to hear about everything you have been going through. I had the same surgery that Marie Myers had. Can you see another doctor or cardiologist to help you figure out what the best course of care is for you? I feel your frustration and will... Read more.

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By the way, love your car

Darren Ketchley posted an update

6 years ago (December 14, 2019)

Hi im wondering if any one here had mitral valve surgery that caused afib. I am in that position after mtral repair 18 monyhs ago...i recently had a pulminary vein isolation ablation to treat the afib. I was told it went well but 2 days later had a full blown... Read more.

Marie Myers

Sorry to hear about your Afib issues. I have read several stories of other people having a fib after surgery. Hopefully one of them will chime in here and tell you their story. I do know that amioderone is no fun to be on... Hope things get better soon!

Rose Madura

I'm sorry you are having issues after 18 months! A hard pill to swallow... I had Afib and Aflutter off and on for about 6 weeks after my surgery. I was on Amiodadrone in large doses during this time. Because I am very symptomatic, my body had a hard time... Read more.

Darren Ketchley posted an update

6 years ago (October 31, 2019)

Does anyone know what mild aortic root dilation means and the implecations of this are over time.thanks.appreciate any feed back.

Marie Myers

I think it means that the size of the aortic root is enlarging beyond normal dimensions. The docs will want to monitor the aortic root size, probably by echocardiogram and CT scans. When it grows beyond a certain size, it is considered an "aneurysm" and may have to be surgically... Read more.

Darren Ketchley

Thankyou for yr reply marie. I have had ohs for a mitral valve repair and fear another ohs to repair my aorta. Im worried this enlargement will also cause aortic valve to leak. My doc just shrugs me off as unimportant to worry over

Marie Myers

Hopefully the dilatation will not progress. I hope they will monitor you periodically.

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