One year in Iowa, USA

[3mm]

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.

 

[pellicle]

Happy Anniversary

I know the lyrics don't match, but I do love this song

 

[Mister_James]

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.

 

[dornole]

Congrats! Wishing you many more years of life and health.

 

[Chuck C]

Congratulations on your one year!!

Best of luck for your upcoming ablation. Please keep us posted on how that goes.

 

[3mm]

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.