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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 11, 2022

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Mark Patton posted an update

3 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?

Karen Marvenko

3 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

Marie Myers

3 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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