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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

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Judith Monti posted an update

7 years ago (October 30, 2018)

I had my almost 1 year after echo. It came back with the following: left vnatricual diastolic function is abnormal. Moderate (grade II) showing pseudonoralization pattern Elevated left atrial pressure. Left atrum mildly dilated. Thickening of the anterior mitral valve leaflet tip same as December 2017 echo: that said cannot... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Judith - I'm sorry to hear your results, but wait to see what the cardiologist says on Thursday. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.

Lisa Guinan

Glad you don't have to wait terribly long to see your dr. My cardiologist went on vacation right after my TEE so I had to wait extra long to find out the results. They were actually online before I saw him. Things always seem to sound worse when you read... Read more.

LINDA ROBERTS

Sorry to hear that. Hoping your cardiologist will make you feel better by explaining things. Reports are sometimes confusing to interpret.

Judith Monti

cardiologist said the mitral valve ring is cinched tightly which reads on the echo as heart failure. His exam showed no water retention or abnormal sounding heart or lung. I have read a pulmonary valve can leak and no one cares how badly it leaks. The tricuspid is still a... Read more.

Lisa Guinan

Great news! My husband gets on me all the time for trying to self diagnose. So happy for you.

Judith Monti posted an update

8 years ago (April 23, 2018)

I graduated from cardiac rehab phase 2 last Thursday! Was told they could not challenge me and sent me to Phase 3 where the hospital gives me a free month. Not sure if I will stay with the hospital gym or go back to my regular gym. They offer an... Read more.

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Judith Monti posted an update

8 years ago (February 21, 2018)

Last two weeks my heart rate was steadily climbing. Over the weekend my heart rate was in the mid 140's. EP wanted me to trial tickyson as I've been on all other rhythm drugs. I was in afib/flutter as well. So have been in the hospital to figure out the... Read more.

Judith Monti

sorry about the spelling of the drug. It is Tikosyn. I am on the smallest does of 125 micrograms 2x a day. Expensive stuff!

Judith Monti

I was unable to take the tikosyn. My Q wave was too elongated which can throw one's heart into a deadly rhythm. Will see EP in 2 weeks to discuss other options. I have tried all meds and only other option I am aware of is another ablation. They did... Read more.

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