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Hi, I had the same exact surgery 4 weeks ago Tuesday, what was suppose to be a five hour MV repair ended up being a nine hour MV replacement using a tissue valve. My surgeon repaired my valve, but was not confident that it would hold, so he ended up replacing it after all. The incision is on...

Thanks for the input everyone. I got my pacemaker today and will be going home tomorrow. I feel great, sore, but great.

Hi! I had OHS last Tuesday to repair my mitral valve and am currently in the hospital being monitored for a condition called heart block. The 4 hour surgery I was suppose to receive to repair my valve turned into a 9 hour surgery and a tissue valve replacement. I'm thankful to be on the other...

I had an artirogram last Monday and have developed a red itchy rash on my torso, neck, and back. Has anyone had an allergic reaction to the dye used during the procedure? I intend to call my doctor in the morning, but was just curious. Thanks.

Hi All. I just want to start off by saying I am so thankful I have found this community. I am a 32 year old mother to a very active 19 month old, so having OHS in the near future is not on my TO DO list, but alas the time has come. A little history... I was born with an atrial septal defect...