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I don't know for sure but I think it is the metoprolol (50 mg per day). I suppose the Amiodarone is also suspect - 200 mg per day. I'll check with my cardio if we can reduce the dosage of one or the other (or both) I'm also taking 2mg of warfarin daily because I had a few episodes of atrial...

I managed to miss my first anniversary - Nov. 14 marked one year since AVR and aortic root replacement. Doing pretty well, biggest problem is the drug induced exercise intolerance. I'd like to ride my bicycle coast to coast in 2017 to celebrate turning 70 but the way I feel right now I may not...

I'm about 10 months out after AVR and Aorta replacement with a Dacron sleeve. The valve is bovine. Things went quite well for several months, then I developed Atrial flutter. I didn't know it until I went in for the six month followup, at which time I complained of shortness of breath. I had...

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In November of 2014 I had surgery to replace my aortic valve with a tissue valve and to replace part of my aorta with a Dacron sleeve. About a week after discharge I was readmitted for pleural effusion and Afib. They drained about 450cc of bloody fluid from my pericardium and did a cardioversion...

I had an AVR and aortic root replacement on November 14 2014. The surgery was done by Dr. Rob Adamson at Sharp Memorial here in San Diego. I met with him yesterday (Jan. 7) regarding recovery. Here's the result of that meeting. Dr. Adamson said that all looked and sounded good, cleared me to do...

I went back into the hospital 4 weeks after surgery and stayed a week. They drained the fluid from my pericardium and a few days later did a transephogeal echocardiogram and cardioversion. I came home about 24 hours later as the A-fib was gone and I had a normal sinus rhythm. So far (3 days...

Got the pericardiocentesis done this morning. Now I have some soreness in my left side (like someone hit me with a baseball bat) but at least we're making progress. The hospital (Sharp Memorial in San Diego) is actually not too bad. All the rooms are private, the food doesn't suck and the wifi...

Went to see the cardiologist Friday morning for a followup. He didn't like something so ordered an echocardiogram. Found that there is excess fluid in my pericardium that will need to be drained but they can`t do that until the post suregery Coumadin goes away. So here I sit in the hospital...

Still bone tired, type a few lines or walk a block and I need a nap. Not too bad I guess considering my age (67) and the degree of the surgery (sternotomy, aortic valve replacement. aorta replaced with Dacron sleeve). I had major surgery in 1998 for colon removal, I recall the recovery going...

Still waiting for an answer from Dr. Adamson's office about the possibility of repair rather than replace - he wasn't available when I called of course but the lady who answered the phone promised to send him the question. He does do valve repairs according to the info I've found online but as...

Thanks for the info Garserin - I'll call and ask about valve sparing. I had it on my list of questions but still managed to forget to ask.

I met Dr. Adamson today and we discussed my options regarding my aortic aneurysm and aortic valve regurgitation. He said the regurgitation was quite severe and that my aorta now measures about 53mm. Ho brought up the last echo on his screen while I was there and showed me the various bits and...

I have an appt. with a surgeon early next month (September 2014) so am getting my questions together. Any and all suggested inquiries are welcome.

I did have a TEE right after the initial echo - no one's ever said anything about a bicuspid valve - the TEE should have shown it no? I`ll ask anyway on my next visit. And the aneurysm was not found until the initial echo 3 years ago - doc heard a subtle murmur and ordered the echo. I do have...

Thank for the responses. I don't have a bicuspid aortic valve, the reason for the regurgitation is that the aneurysm is right where my aorta exits my left ventricle so the valve is stretched out and the leaflets can't close completely. I see my internist in a few days and will discuss this with...

Hello; Just signed up for this website. I am 67, diagnosed 3 years ago with a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and moderate to severe Aortic Valve regurgitation. I've had echocardiograms every 6 months since the initial discovery of this condition. All have been stable. After the last one a few weeks...