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I recently found this thread. I had mitral valve replacement 12 years ago. I have been running most of my adult life. Before the surgery...

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I missed this in my first reading so basically this whole graft needs to be redone. I hope the procedure goes well. Best Wishes

Sorry to hear about this Val. On the bright side, they caught it early and, also, it is good that they are able to get you right in to...

Hi Val, I am so sorry to hear this. Endocarditis is something I certainly fear and hope that never happens to any of us. However, in...

Wow Take it on step at a time.

IV vancomycin is the antibiotic. Afib / Aflutter heart ablation 10 days before symptoms. Endocarditis is at least 3-4 months old...

I went to the ER with a fever of 101 F because I recently had an ablation was following discharge instructions. Because I was found to...

Hi Val Really sorry to hear your news. The positive is that they have caught it sooner rather than later. Am wishing you all the best...

Val - I'm very sorry to hear about this. You can do this! This is a challenge, but YOU WILL BE FINE. Remember that many people have a...

Very best to you, Dana. Will be thinking of you on the 13th. 💖

Sending my very best wishes to you Dana. I had my second open heart surgery November 1st. This time it was a double valve replacement...

What a story! But I am with you , I would do it too, I am looking forward to your next post!

Update: A second repair was done in Sept 2023 with more plugs around the mitral valve thereby avoiding a second OHS. However, in...

I had the leak closed on Sept 25, 2023 and it was none too soon as I was even waking up short of breath at night. It took three...