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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 11, 2022

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Mark Patton posted an update
2 weeks ago (September 28, 2026)
Two days out from my TAVR explant and new bioprothese install at Duke. Just chilling and reading up on the latest from Adam and the folks in the community!
❤️ Henrik Lindeberg reacted to this
2 weeks ago (September 28, 2026)
Almost to recovery. Try to focus on that. Godspeed
Mark Patton posted an update
4 years ago (September 11, 2022)
I had a TAVR in May and Pacemaker implanted in June just after turning 65. I am overall well, killing it in rehab but I have bouts of very blurred vision and some vertigo. Several checks have shown it is not my heart or function. Anyone else have this experience?
4 years ago (September 12, 2022)
Hi Mark, I wonder if it's your medication. I've found that the beta blocker really does terrible things to your vertigo and vision, in addition to other side effects . I'm planning to ask my doctor at the next visit to switch me off the metoprolol to something else
4 years ago (September 12, 2022)
I had dozens of auras in the weeks and months after surgery. They are like the ones I used to get prior to migraines, but these were auras without headache after. They are like jagged flashing, twinkling lights . Is that what you are having? I have seen many post... Read more.

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