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  1. cp172

    Looking for pacemaker info

    I am the proud owner of a new Biotronik pacemaker which was not planned for so I have a lot to learn. The Dual Chamber model communicates each night with a device the size of a small cell phone (Cardio Messenger) It downloads the day's heart activities which are then uploaded to my cardiologist...
  2. cp172

    Watchman Procedure

    I will be discussing the possibility of having the Watchman procedure in January with my cardiologist. This would allow me to get off blood thinners. Anyone else had this procedure? Thanks, Mickey
  3. cp172

    Anyone taking Tikosyn?

    My AF returned after a year and half (while on amiodarone which I came off 90 days ago). I am now taking Tikosyn after spending three days in hospital for monitoring. Anyone have experience taking Tikosyn? Will have a discussion about having an ablation at next visit with cardiologist. Thanks
  4. cp172

    Can Calcium pill cause calcification of heart valve

    I was recently told to start taking calcium tablets (over the counter) by my back surgeon. Could this increase risk of calcification of heart valves? I have a 1.5 year old Abbott Epic mitral valve. Your thoughts? I plan to ask cardiologist at August month visit...
  5. cp172

    Amiodarone and tremors

    Afternoon to everyone, I went on amiodarone almost two years ago. At the time I developed tremors in my hands. I came off amiodarone 30 days ago and have been hoping the tremors were induced by the drug and would stop. No changes so far. I know it takes a long time for the drug to leave the...
  6. cp172

    Eliquis instead of Coumadin

    I had a porcine mitral valve installed in Dec 2020. Prior to this I had bouts of AF. I have had no AF for a year and half. My electrocardiologist has recommended I replace coumadin with Eliquis (Apixaban). He says it has a lower risk of bleeds and strokes. Has anyone else started taking Eliquis...
  7. cp172

    Surgery completed Dec 17th-questions

    I had my mitral valve replaced on Dec 17th. Surgery had a few complications including having to be given several units of blood after my chest was closed up as well as draining a considerable amount of blood from my chest. After my discharge it was obvious I was very swollen . I was put on a...
  8. cp172

    Mitral Valve surgery scheduled for Dec.17th

    Hi Guys, My surgery has been scheduled for December 17th. My heart has been in Wenckeybach rhythm (very regular irregular beat) for several weeks. Surgery will be done through the chest (full cut) and a tissue valve will be installed. If possible the surgeon plans to do a maze. I expect to be...
  9. cp172

    How coumadin and AFIB is handled before valve surgery

    HI Guys & Gals, I am expecting a call in a few days from my Valve Coordinator to let me know the recommendations on the best procedure to replace my mitral valve (TMVR or typical chest surgery). For the last week I have been in AFIB. Attempts to convert the rhythm by increasing amiodaron has...
  10. cp172

    Surgical procedure or Transcather mitral valve replacement for low risk patient

    Hi Guys & Gals, I am facing mitral valve replacement and my surgeon is debating replacing my mitral valve by cracking my chest or inserting the valve by transcather. I underwent a CT today for him to study. I am low risk so I did not know that I could be a candidate for transcather. I can not...
  11. cp172

    Marcus Heart Center-Piedmont Hospital In Atlanta

    Hi Guys, Anyone had heart operation at Marcus Heart Center at Piedmont in Atlanta? My cardiologist is setting up an appointment to visit and discuss replacing my mitral valve which was repaired 12 years ago. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, CP
  12. cp172

    Stem Cell

    I know someone that has been having serious heart problems. He had to go to Canada to have a valve replace through his artery/vein. He is now planning to go to Salt Lake City for stem cell repair of his heart. He hopes the treatment will result in his ventricular being strengthened. He says his...
  13. cp172

    Aortic valve replaced by catherterization

    I had a customer drop by today who had been having serious heart problems. I told him he looked great and he went on to tell me that 45 days ago he had his aortic valve replaced. I asked him if he had minimal invasive surgery or did he have his chest cracked.He told me that the aortic valve was...
  14. cp172

    Low red blood count? What's happening

    Hi Guys, I had mitral valve repair on Feb.7th of this year. In the last three weeks I have visted my surgeon, cardiologist and recently my physcian. Blood pressure, valve operation, etc are all fine.I feel fine. Last week I received a call from my physcian who said that my blood test indicated...
  15. cp172

    Valve Repair Question

    I am curious. If you have had a repair how well has it gone? Did the repair require a rework years later or have you gone problem free since the operation? I would like to hear your story. I had mitral valve repair (minimal invasive surgery) in February involving the replacement of a chordea...
  16. cp172

    CP172-3 month checkup

    Hi Guys & Gals, I had my three month post surgery checkup today and my surgeon said all was well. My bp is down, heart rate is good and my motor is running so smooth it is hard to hear it. I have been really blessed in that I have had no bumps.My surgeon said I have no restrictions... just...
  17. cp172

    Question-deep breath

    I am about 10 weeks from minimal invasive surgery to repair my mitral valve. Everything has been fine. I am in cardio rehab and the only restrictions have been lifting. But I have a question. When I take a deep breath I feel a funny sensation (no pain) near my incision or maybe near one of the...
  18. cp172

    Tremors?

    Hi Guys, Has anyone experienced tremors in their hands after surgery. While I had a slight tremor prior to surgery it has gotton worse since surgery. I can hardly fill out forms at work. I had minimal invasive surgery.Muscle and other tissue in my right side was cut and nerves were moved...
  19. cp172

    Mitral Valve repair question

    Hi Guys, I am three weeks post surgery and was cleared to return to work yesterday. All restrictions were lifted by surgeon with the caveat that I listen to my body and refrain from going to the gym for 60 days.I am doing great.I do find it interesting that when I cough (without my cardio bear...
  20. cp172

    Recovery Question

    Hi Guys, I am a little over a week past surgery. I was told to walk three times a day at ever increasing lengths. I am up to 7-8 minute walks with no problems. I am to increase up to 10 minutes per walk. This typical? Other than the walks I am eating,sleeping and breathing.My wife has me under...
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