Susan's Posts

Hoping someone can provide insight on recovery after outpatient cardiac catheter ablation. After my November 2022 OHS, my mitral valve repair is in great shape. My A-fib subsided for a while, but ultimately returned and now has become atrial flutter. In a few weeks, I'll undergo an outpatient ablation. My cardiologist says it's nothing compared to OHS- few restrictions, a quick recovery and possibly some soreness at the incision site. I had a quick recovery from OHS so I'm optimistic, but still a bit apprehensive. If anyone has insight and is willing to share, I'd be very appreciative.

Today is my 3 year anniversary! OHS mitral valve repair, Maze procedure, closure of atrial appendage and excision of a benign cyst from the exterior of the pericardial sac… for good measure. So grateful each day to my surgeon Dr. Asad Shah & his team, Adam, and all the heart warriors on this site. Feeling great & living each day to the fullest. God Bless all who travel this road. The HVS.com community is awesome!❤️🙏❤️

Today is the 2 year anniversary of my OHS! I often check the HVS.com news feed and enjoy reading everyone's stories. My health is very good, although my A-fib returned with a vengeance a few months ago. My cardiologist believes it may be due to stress. He said my mitral valve repair is still intact and "everything sounds good." I was already on Eliquis, but am back on Metroprolol now. A fib is still nearly constant, so I'll return for an echo soon. Thankful for the successful repair and otherwise good health, but a bit disappointed that the Maze procedure and resolution of my MV regurgitation only provided a temporary solution to my A-fib. Wondering if others have had this experience, and how they proceeded. My cardiologist isn't too concerned about the persistent A-fib. Best to all the Heart Warriors out there! ❤️