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[bill hall]

I posted under pre-surgery and part of Betty (bvdr) respone was "I can understand the A-fib, but why the low EF". Since they seemed to happen at the same time, I thought they were related. When I have my surgery, it will fix the aneurysm and update the already working fine aortic valve. So, my shortness of breath will remain. Now, they did say they could perform a maze procedure, that will cure the afib, but now I am questioning the low EF and whether maze will help that. I plan to ask the surgeon and cardio, but maybe someone here already knows the answer.
Bill

 

[scott.eitman]

I believe the low EF should be fixed by the having a better working valve. What is your EF?

 

[Adrienne]

I think the A-Fib and the low EF are related. When you have A-Fib, your left atrium is not really pumping - it is fibrillating. O.K. I realize that your left ventrical is probably pumping normally, but if it doesn't receive enough blood from the left atrium, it cannot pump enough blood into the body.

 

[bill hall]

Thanks for the replies. I called the surgeon's office today to start the process.
Bill