Recent content by Vince

Leah, Sorry to hear of your a-fib. I am sure it will itself soon. I was told this was not uncommon and about 1/3 of all heart patients develop it at some point after surgery. I am 3-1/2 weeks post-op (aortic valve replacement). I developed a-fib on the 3rd day after surgery and was given an...

Thanks to everyone! It has been 3-1/2 weeks since my surgery. Had the follow up appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday and everything looks good. Heart rate and afib issues appear to have been resolved and I am off the Amiodarone. It looks like there will be no need for any other...

Thank for all of your support! I am back home after surgery to replace my Aortic Valve with a Edwards Model 3300TFX Percardial Tissue Valve; Size 21mm. I have actually been back home since last Sunday but this is the first day I have felt up to turning on the computer. The surgery was a success...

The day is finally here. Heading in this morning for my AVR replacement with surgery scheduled for 7:00AM.

Hi kitty, I can sure relate to your feelings! My AVR replacement has been scheduled for Feb. 26, the day after yours. I have every confidence we will both come out on the other side in fine shape.

Great news! So good to hear everything went well.

Tom, Thanks for sharing your experience and it is good to hear you are doing well after your recent surgery. We are still on track with the plan for surgery in late January. And I am also following your example in that I am increasing my exercise in preparation for surgery. Been taking a 2 mile...

Thank you very much for all of your comments and insight. I definitely agree with those who have said " a little too soon is better than a little too late"! Many of your comments are very similar to those of my surgeon. That I am in good health now and a very good candidate for a successful...

Hello. I have been a quiet observer of this site for a while now and feel like I know many of you. Thank you all for your helpful insight. I am 60 years old and was diagnosed with Aortic Valve Stenosis in April of 2011 with a valve opening of between 1.1 & 1.2 cm2. Another echo was ordered for...