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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 20, 2018

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Tim Heil posted an update
5 years ago (May 2, 2021)
Well, I had the pacemaker implanted. I was cardio converted and then the pacemaker. I am doing well. The only thing that I am a little disappointed in is that I was told I'd be off of my heart medicine after this procedure but that is not the case. Instead... Read more.
5 years ago (May 2, 2021)
Tim sorry hear on PM...and meds..I have no family and welcome death..I have nothing to live for and am ready to to be dead
5 years ago (May 2, 2021)
Hi Tim...Some medications take time to be used too..when I first went on meds I could not function,,,But now that my body got used to them I feel much better..,
Tim Heil posted an update
5 years ago (January 9, 2021)
I just celebrated my 2 year anniversary of my mitral valve replacement and septal myectomy. I have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I was doing really well until last September when I went into aFib. I was cardioverted and three month later went into aFib again. I was in sinus... Read more.
Tim Heil posted an update
7 years ago (March 21, 2019)
So, it's been since Oct 10,2018 since my mitral Valve was replaced. I have been going to the gym 5 days a week and walking on the treadmill for 60 minutes a session @ 3 mph and some light weight work. I am 66 years old. Has anyone out there... Read more.
7 years ago (March 24, 2019)
Sounds like you're doing great! I would definitely ask your cardiologist or see if there's an extended cardiac rehab program that you can attend so you can increase your exertion while being monitored. Continued success!
5 years ago (May 2, 2021)
Thanks for the response....

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