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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 29, 2018

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Joan Lyons posted an update

3 years ago (August 25, 2022)

Forgot to mention they put in an Amulet ( like a Watchman) in to prevent blood clots since blood thinners are off the table. They think the surgery might have irritated the heart causing the increase in the Afibs which had been very mild and seldom. But the Sotalol has... Read more.

Marie Myers

I am not on Sotolol, but I am on bisoprolol which is another beta blocker. Maybe they can try switching drugs, and you may tolerate a different beta blocker?

Joan Lyons posted an update

3 years ago (August 25, 2022)

I had an AVR in 2018, was doing well, but then my heart slowed down and I got a shiny pacemaker. Since then it's been up and down, biggest problem is shortness of breath. Suddenly they said I had AFib so put me on Xarelto....with in 6 months I ended... Read more.

Joan Lyons posted a photo

4 years ago (September 10, 2021)

Riding with my best friend...

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Joan Lyons

3 1/2 years after AOV and finding life wonderful. Feet decided it was better for me to ride than walk long distance, try to ride either outside or on stationary bike 5-6 day/week. Have been doing this since I left rehab which was the best thing I ever did. GO... Read more.

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