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Today is my one year anniversary of my open heart surgery. I had my mitral valve repaired, and a mechanical On-X aortic valve installed. I am doing very well, and I greatly appreciate the support I have received from many people: family, friends, medical staff, and this forum.

I will need a cardiac ablation in November to eliminate some Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs). I have about 20% PVC loading, so I average a PVC about every 5th heartbeat. Longterm this causes damage, so we want to eliminate at least most of the PVCs. Short term, I feel fine, except for some fatigue when the PVCs act up.
 
I have plenty of PVCs especially when stressed and with coffee but never considered ablation. They are annoying especially with a mechanical valve because you hear them but I am sure they have been with me for years.
Best wishes.
 
I have plenty of PVCs especially when stressed and with coffee but never considered ablation.
Has your electrophysiologist recommended treatment? My electrophysiologist said below 10% loading he would recommend monitoring. Above 30-something % he would recommend immediate treatment because that loading can kill.
 

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