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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Richard Hines posted an update

2 weeks ago (October 5, 2026)

Has anyone out there had a CRT-D implanted following heart surgery?

Richard Munson

2 weeks ago (October 5, 2026)

Well, you made me look it up on the boston scientific website. ( the mfg). Great company by the way as they are a customer of mine. It looks pretty cool. An implanted defibrillator. Assume you need it of course. I was curious how large because i have an implanted... Read more.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

2 weeks ago (October 5, 2026)

Richard, I suppose you supplies them the printed circuits, I think you told us you work on business of printed circuits made by wave soldering, don´t you?

Richard Munson

2 weeks ago (October 5, 2026)

That is correct. You have a good memory.

Richard Hines

2 weeks ago (October 8, 2026)

Imagine an old Zippo lighter and add 10% to it. On me, it’s noticeable.

Richard Hines posted an update

1 month ago (September 12, 2026)

Ok, who out there has had mitral valve repair and later followed up with having a pacemaker/defibrillator installed? I don’t mind saying this but, getting this ICD thing stuck in my chest gives me more anxiety than the mitral valve surgery did! I’m having it installed Monday. The pacemaker part... Read more.

Marie Myers

1 month ago (September 13, 2026)

Are you worried about feeling the pulse of energy if it is ever needed?

Richard Hines

1 month ago (September 13, 2026)

Yes, partly. I live with aFib. My understanding is that the thing gives a zap when it detects an irregular heart beat. Well, aFib is an irregular heartbeat. I’ve been in the golf business for 50+ years. Will the wiring (?) no longer allow a golf swing? I’ve asked these... Read more.

Clifford Fava

1 month ago (September 13, 2026)

I had my valve repaired in April and as a result I now have afib. Weare gonna try cardioversion then ablation and possibly an ICD. I am not thrilled either.

Marie Myers

1 month ago (September 14, 2026)

The defibrillator will be able to tell a fib from VTach, so dont worry about that.. My brother in law has had a pacer/defibrillator for many years now (he is 83), and he still plays golf. Once the healing is complete, life can go on!

Richard Hines posted an update

2 months ago (July 30, 2026)

This might be a repeat but….. has anyone noticed a drop in energy and stamina with prescription changes? Mitral valve repair was 9/17/2025. Took me a couple months to get my daily walking up to 6000 steps. The 6000 was a snap this January - March. Then Dr changed some... Read more.

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