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    Smart Watch etc. Heart Arrythmias

    Hi, I use the Kardia and also a Polar A370 watch. The watch picks up the increase in heart rate from a fib. Thinking of getting the new Apple Watch.
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    Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery completes! :)

    So happy for you and the family!
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    I can’t take the heat anymore

    Hi, I am 3 years post aortic valve replacement and found that I need to gradually acclimatize myself to the heat. Starting with 15-30 minute walks outside when temps are in the 80’s and working up to more. It takes me about 2 weeks. I am 65 years old now and can’t adjust as quickly. That...
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    Arrythmias since surgery

    Yes, I have a tissue valve. Thanks for highlighting that. Gina
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    Arrythmias since surgery

    Yes, unfortunately I had a similar experience. It was time to get my bicuspid aortic valve replaced in Nov 2016 after about 8 months of paroxysmal a fib episodes. After the surgery, which included a Maze procedure, I needed a temporary pacemaker for about 5 days due to very low heart rate...
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    Resting heart rate

    Yes. I had post op a fib and use polar370 watch to look at continuous heart rate to check rate during rest, exercise and if there are any a fib high heart rate episodes. Gina
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    Edwards tissue valve knocks :(

    Hi, I also have tissue aortic valve, now almost 3years, 21 mm St. Jude trifecta, and I still get pounding depending upon the position. It is worse lying down on left side. On echo the valve is fine, so just got used to it.
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