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Hi all, I`m 4 months post op redo tricuspid tissue valve replacement OHS. My redo surgery was 2nd Oct 2012. Early weeks were normal recovery,then I suddenly developed severe persistant atrial fib,atrial flutter and SVTs. My heart rate kept shooting up to 180 beats per minute,which made me have...

Hi guys, On 2/10/1012 I had a re-do tricuspid tissue valve replacement, biatrial maze procedure(A fib/flutter) and a right atrium reduction(was severely enlarged). Also taking warfarin & bisoprolol 2.5 mg. My heart did not start in theatre after the surgery and was put on a pacemaker for 48...

Hi, just got out of intensive. Had my surgery on tuesday. Had a 4 and half hour surgery,tricuspid tissue valve replecement, right atrium ruduction and a biatrial maze procedure to cure a fib. Very sore but op was a success. Hope to have many years of good health after recovery.......lee

Hi all, I have 3 days to go, then I`ll be having my 2nd OHS tricuspid valve replacement on Wednesday with an A fib Maze ablation at same time. I had terrible anxiety with my first OHS 11 years ago. Not been to bad this time. I wish all those well going into surgery, and a good recovery to...

Hi all, I had OHS in 2001 (aged 31) to replace my tricuspid valve with a tissue valve. Recent scan revealed my little friend`s life is coming to an end- revealed narrowing of the valve,and would need a new valve so, it will be my OHS number 2 in a few weeks. My surgeon in 2001 said the valve...

Hi all, I`m Lee 41 from England. First time on this site. I`m grateful to see there are so many people similar to myself regarding valve replacement. In short-I was diagnosed with endocarditis in 1991,left with tricuspid regurgetation & enlarged right atrium.. In Jan 2001 (aged 31) I had a...