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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: June 28, 2023

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Jill Porter got a guestbook from Delise Becker

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

Hi, Jill. I am wondering whether you ever got your heart rhythm/rate issues resolved. I am 5 weeks post-surgery, and I am experiencing both A-fib and A-flutter. I never had these issues before. Both my surgeon and cardiologist say that this is very common following heart valve surgery, and particularly... Read more.

Jill Porter

Hi Delise. Oh my heart goes out to you. For me it started a few days after my surgery. I was cardioverted twice at the hospital and stayed in sinus rhythm only briefly. After 3 weeks in the hospital I was released - still in A flutter. My heart rate... Read more.

Delise Becker

Thank you, Jill. I appreciate your feedback, and I have watched the video you mentioned. I am very hopeful that this issue will resolve itself in time. And, yes, my A-flutter/A-fib come and go. As soon as I went to bed last night, my heart started racing, even though I... Read more.

Jill Porter

Make sure you are staying hydrated. Sometimes that can help too. One day at a time.

Delise Becker

Thanks; I truly appreciate your feedback. I did end up in the ER again today. They tried to treat with IV meds, but my heart was stubborn and the rate remained at 136. They did another cardioversion, and my heart rate was 82 when I was discharged. I'm praying that... Read more.

Jill Porter

Metoprolol is a good medication. It slows down the heart rate. I'll be thinking of you. ❤️

Delise Becker

Many thanks for your prayers and support. They are appreciated! Hope you continue to do well.

Jill Porter got a guestbook from Rose Madura

2 years ago (October 14, 2023)

Jill, just thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. Has the AFib cleared up? ❤️

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Jill Porter

Yes Iâ€™m very grateful to say. I have been on a lot of meds that did the trick about two weeks ago. Or I was just recovered enough that it was ready to go back to sinus rhythm. I was scheduled for another cardio version and didnâ€™t have to have... Read more.

Grace Mason

Glad you are feeling better Jill❤️

Jill Porter got a guestbook from Valerie Allen

2 years ago (October 10, 2023)

Jill, how are you doing now that you are home?

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Jill Porter

Hi! After 5 weeks my rhythm returned to sinus without having to have another cardio version (which was scheduled. I am on a lot of meds for heart rate and rhythm which make my stomach hurt but I am grateful for the good care the electrophysiologist has given me. My... Read more.