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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: February 24, 2018

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Jennifer John posted an update

3 years ago (September 1, 2022)

Update on yesterday's attempt to zap my A-Fib with cardioversion: The TEE showed a small something in chamber (not necessarily a clot) so they did not do cardioversion. Too risky. May not have been on Eliquis long enough. Just over a week. Go back in 3-4 wks to get another... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

Thanks for the update, Jennifer. It's good to err on the side of caution. Please keep us posted on your next visit. Good luck! ❤️

Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

Wait a bit more is a wise thing to do, better safe than sorry. Hope your cardioversion will be a successful one! Good luck.

Rose Madura

I'm glad they had enough sense to call it off. You can't be too safe when it comes to your heart.

Jennifer John posted an update

3 years ago (August 23, 2022)

Hey, my fellow ❤️ Warriors! Long time no post. Since my MVR/maze procedure in May 2018, I've been fine. Until the past week or so. High BP and pulse, fatigue, sweats. A visit to my cardiologist today confirms I'm in A-Fib and need a TEE and cardioversion procedure to get... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Jennifer - It's good to hear from you. I'm sorry to read about your Afib, though. I developed PACs and slightly elevated bp three years after my mitral valve surgery. I'm on meds to keep both under control. Keep us posted on your cardioversion. All the best! ❤️

Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

Dear Jen, unfortunately this does happen, it is not uncommon, despite the MAZE. Our left atrium endured a lot prior to surgery and despite our valvular anomaly being corrected, changes in conductory system of heart were impacted by prolonged overwork and LA stretching...even on a microscopic level. FA is nowdays... Read more.

Jennifer John

Thanks — and good luck to you!

Jennifer John

And thanks, Susan Lynn. Guess it's more common than I thought.

Jennifer John posted an update

4 years ago (March 31, 2022)

It's been awhile, folks. All's well nearly 4 years post-OHS MVR/maze procedure. Sometimes we must show gratitude for those who helped us get here and are no longer with us. ❤️🌺🙏🏼 Please check out my latest Heart Matters Blog post: https://heartmattersblog.com/this-guy/

This guy

https://heartmattersblog.com/this-guy/

This guy. He helped save me twice. We met more than 20 years ago to discuss my course of treatment for "something behind my heart." I was 41. He was, I know now, just three years my senior. This gu…

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