Christina L
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I have a preliminary report (per phone conversation with the nurse) regarding my echocardiogram last week. I am 6 years now post mitral valve repair by Dr. Cosgrove in Cleveland. Good news overall - the valve is still not showing any signs of leaking but it is still mildly stenosed but the stenosis is still considered mild and has not changed in 2 years. There was no chamber enlargement, no right heart enlargement (I have sleep apnea but am on a CPAP). My left atrial size is 4.12 cm or thereabouts. I can't remember the exact measurement but it was 4.1 which surprised me as I thought it had been 4.3. I forgot to ask about the ejection fraction but the nurse seemed excited for me as she knew I was keyed up and nervous - I will know more details about my heart function next Wednesday when I see my cardiologist.
There is still the question of the runs of arrhythmia that I had a few weeks back that I suspect to be atrial fibrillation. I expect my cardiologist to put me on a Holter monitor or just to wait for another episode. I think I will choose the latter.
The cardiologist I guess was very glad to see that the valve repair is still holding tight, albeit a bit too tight.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, especially you, Betty. You're too sweet.
Christina L
There is still the question of the runs of arrhythmia that I had a few weeks back that I suspect to be atrial fibrillation. I expect my cardiologist to put me on a Holter monitor or just to wait for another episode. I think I will choose the latter.
The cardiologist I guess was very glad to see that the valve repair is still holding tight, albeit a bit too tight.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, especially you, Betty. You're too sweet.
Christina L
