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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 15, 2023 | Replies (874)Comment receiving replies
Well, I had my 1st Afib encounter in 2015 when I was 63. It was so scary. I went to the ER and spent the night. Left the next day on 100mg Flecanide. Also learned I had severe tricuspid valve regurgitation. So, we left Florida and headed home. Went to Mayo Clinic, in Rochester. That was all 7 years ago. I just had open heart surgery for that tricuspid valve and mitral valve repair. I have put all my trust in Mayo. Afib is no fun. I am in it all the time but the meds are helping keep the heart beat
at a decent rate. So try not to be too overly concerned. However, that is being said by one of the biggest worriers ever!!😉
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Hi bjanderson, I had my first Afib event in Jan 2022 and so far not any more. An Echocardiogram showed I had 10-15% ejection fraction, severe mitral valve regurgitation, and moderate tricuspid so I was interested to see you had both valves repaired. The cardiologist I saw on a recent ER stay was just interested in putting me on meds and did not want to discuss the valves. It is my understanding (self educated online) that the ejection fraction can be improved by having these valves repaired. Did your EF change? I have also read about a Mitral clip that can be attached to the valve during a catheterization/angiogram, which means no open heart surgery. I see the cardiology team at UC Davis in Sacramento soon so maybe some of my questions will be answered. Good Luck to you in your recovery.
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Hi bjanderson, thanks for the useful and encouraging feedback. Sounds like you have been through some challenges with the open heart surgery and all. But it also sounds like you are doing well with the help of the meds. Glad to hear it. Thanks again.