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I had mitral valve replacement (mechanical valve) last year in March. Now it is looking like I will be needing a pacemaker for my aFib/high heart rate in the next couple of months. I had the aFib prior to needing the heart valve replacement, but never this bad. Since the surgery, (exactly a...

Has anyone else gone through this? I had a St Jude's Mitral Valve put in three weeks ago and since then I have been working closely with the Coumadin clinic to get my coumadin doses up to par. During this period, they also have me taking Lovenox injections for "extra protection". Currently I am...

Hi, newbie here. Just got home from the hospital today (MVR was done 3/29/18) and boy I can say I didn't expect to be this wiped out!! I know it takes time, and it will get better, but having little help around the house is taking it's toll on me. Words or encouragement are all appreciated, lol. ,