Samantha McClain - Heart Valve Journal

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Klara Čičić Welcome, beautiful heart warrior, to this wonderful community! We are here to listen and support. I a ... Read more

Klara Čičić Welcome, beautiful heart warrior, to this wonderful community! We are here to listen and support. I am wishing you strength and confidence on your path to a healthier heart.

Samantha McClain Thank you so much for the warm welcome 🙏🏾 I’m definitely ready to fight and so happy to have ... Read more

Samantha McClain Thank you so much for the warm welcome 🙏🏾 I’m definitely ready to fight and so happy to have this support board!

Susan Lynn Beautiful photo! Welcome, Samantha!

Samantha McClain Thank you Susan

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395 days ago

Reading through my echo report it say I have left bundle block, I’m not sure what this is and nervous to google it.

Anyone here have this?

Tom Everson Hi yes I have it. I developed it in Sept ( 2 years after my aortic valve replacement). It means you h ... Read more

Tom Everson Hi yes I have it. I developed it in Sept ( 2 years after my aortic valve replacement). It means you have a irregular heart beat. Your cardiologist MAY have you wear a monitor for 2 weeks to get data. Google it to find out more information So far MY bundle block has not caused me many issues ( 3 small dizzy spells)

Samantha McClain Thanks for sharing, I totally thought it was something really bad. I knew I had a irregular heart bea ... Read more

Samantha McClain Thanks for sharing, I totally thought it was something really bad. I knew I had a irregular heart beat just never heard it called that.

Marie Myers Left bundle branch block means that you have a blockage in the normal heart electrical conduction. Y ... Read more

Marie Myers Left bundle branch block means that you have a blockage in the normal heart electrical conduction. You will probably have further tests done to evaluate the significance of the block. Your cardiologist is the best person to explain the implications for you.

Samantha McClain Thank you Marie, I will definitely ask at my next appointment.

Andrew Dial My wife has that, and with no other heart issues. Just some higherish blood pressure at times. Nothin ... Read more

Andrew Dial My wife has that, and with no other heart issues. Just some higherish blood pressure at times. Nothing too big too worry about

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396 days ago

I’m a 35 year old with aortic stenosis who has lived my whole like with this diagnosis. Until 10 days ago when I was diagnosed with AFIB. You ...Read more

I’m a 35 year old with aortic stenosis who has lived my whole like with this diagnosis. Until 10 days ago when I was diagnosed with AFIB. You would think I would be more ready or something having lived with the knowledge of a heart condition my whole life. But to be honest you don’t or at least I didn’t. I was and am not ready to hear that my heart is worsening that I need to have procedures done. (Having a TEE and cardioversion April 6th) a lovely CNA at the ER told me about this site. She shared her story and journey with me and I'm so thankful she did. I just made my profile but can already feel how helpful this is going to be to have a place to come put my story down. To let this all out even if no reads it.

Adam Baumgartner Welcome Samantha.

Tom Everson Hi. You are strong, young and smart and way ahead of the average person in managing health. As you g ... Read more

Tom Everson Hi. You are strong, young and smart and way ahead of the average person in managing health. As you go through future tests and decisions YOU are in charge . Arm yourself with knowledge and ask questions. ( no dumb questions). This group will help you by sharing their experiences

DeLois Tweedy Welcome Samantha. I relate to your feelings. I have many heart issues related to radiation treatments ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Welcome Samantha. I relate to your feelings. I have many heart issues related to radiation treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was in my early 20's at the time of treatments. I was told I would probably need valve replacements in the future, but tried to keep that fact waaay back in my mind. Fast fwd to 2020 at age 65, and symptoms hit with a vengeance, with A fib, heart attack, enlarged heart, and stenosis/regurgitation on aorta, mitral, and triscupid valves, with severe mitral annular calcification. I had a TAVR in 2020 to replace aortic valve. Even with knowing I would some day need this, I was still surprised and very frightened. Thankfully, I have a great heart team. I'm now facing mitral valve replacement, but somehow am not as scared, but am oddly excited to get this done and get on with life.

You are young and already appear to be researching and educating yourself abt heart issues. This site is absolutely the place to be for education and research, and encouragement. Blessings on your heart journey and keep posting.

Samantha McClain Thank you for all the welcomes, I was hesitant to even make a account or post my story but so glad I ... Read more

Samantha McClain Thank you for all the welcomes, I was hesitant to even make a account or post my story but so glad I did. The support has been wonderful!!

Grace Mason Hi Samantha,
I can totally relate. I have known about the surgery possibility for years, and maybe j... Read more

Grace Mason Hi Samantha,
I can totally relate. I have known about the surgery possibility for years, and maybe just told myself it may not ever happen, just to be able to not think about it daily. Now, hearing it is time, I am really anxious because it IS scary. Finding this site and the people here has made a huge difference. There is so much information and support. Glad you can join and share your story