Jim47
Member
Hello I would like to introduce myself. I am 47 yrs old and had complex mitral valve repair and a maze procedure on March 10th. This has all taken me by surprise and has been an emotional rollercoaster. I knew I had mitral valve prolapse but was told not to worry about it. In late february I went to my family doctor and was told I was in Afib. I immediately went to the cardiologist and dicovered I had severe regurgitation and a rutpured chord. I had a TEE and a Cath on a friday and surgery the following monday.
the arteries were fine but I noticed that on a card they had written my EF as 35%. No one discussed that with me and when I asked the surgeon and attending they weren't overly concerned. The internet is full of horror stories about having a low EF. This has caused me quite a bit of anxiety and I have been on Paxil for 2 weeks. I see the cardiologist May 14 for another echo.
I am starting rehab on Tuesday and hoping my energy level will quickly come back. I have found great comfort in reading the posts from others who have had similiar experiences.
thanks Jim
the arteries were fine but I noticed that on a card they had written my EF as 35%. No one discussed that with me and when I asked the surgeon and attending they weren't overly concerned. The internet is full of horror stories about having a low EF. This has caused me quite a bit of anxiety and I have been on Paxil for 2 weeks. I see the cardiologist May 14 for another echo.
I am starting rehab on Tuesday and hoping my energy level will quickly come back. I have found great comfort in reading the posts from others who have had similiar experiences.
thanks Jim