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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

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6 years ago (June 2, 2019)

back in Hospital I have pericardial effusion fluid around the heart as well as unknown. Viral infection, shortness of breath and chest pain especially when i take a deep breath. To say this sucks , im so frustrated i tell you These 2 years have chang

Peter Eglinton

So sorry to hear you're back in the hospital. Thinking of you.

Catie B

John, I'm sure sorry to hear this! I know you're more than ready to be all healed up. Hoping you will be, very soon.

Kathy Santoro

Sorry for the trouble. I had some symptoms like yours for quite awhile and was dx with post pericardiotomy syndrome. Colchicine and ibuprofen helped bring my inflammation markers down. If they haven't done crp and sed rate suggest. Hospitalist during my readmit didn't do them. My cardiologist did and they... Read more.

Mike Roskowinski

Hey John I am sorry to hear. Hospitals stays suck and I feel bad for you. Hopefully things clear up quickly and you can get back home soon. Sometimes recovery has its downs as I know with the C Diff that I went through. Keep fighting and get out of... Read more.

Marie Myers

Hoping things clear up for you quickly!

Barbara Wood

So sorry! Hope you feel better soon!

Rose Madura

Readmissions are a tough pill to swallow. Hope things get better for you soon.

Susan Lynn

John - Sorry to hear you're back in the hospital. Focus on healing and take care of yourself. It will all be worth it when your health is restored. You will get there. â¤

Rob Sparling

John, I am sorry to hear you are having a set back! Sucks! Keep looking ahead, man. Youâ€™ll get there. Praying for swift resolution! ðŸ¤ž

Shannon Gray

I am so sorry... it is hard, I know it is. I, too, had a pericardial effusion and it was tough. I just wanted to be fully recovered and move on. Hoping youâ€™re receiving great care and this is just a blip on the radar.

Leslie Terjesen

Feel better. Prayers for a quick recovery and resolution to this setback.

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7 years ago (March 27, 2019)

My last chest X-ray a few days ago i tried to tag what i could im not sure if the ring on the right next to the pacemaker is a annuloplasty or the clip for Left Atrial Appendage closure.

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Rita Savelis

Cool xray. I posted mine as well and have the same pacemaker. Had to get my cardiologist to explain which circle was which valve...

John Morales uploaded a photo

7 years ago (March 20, 2019)

Today is exactly 4 weeks post my OHS ... started to walk 30 min around the neighbourhood trying to work my recovery ..it has not been easy dealing with the mental and physical aspects of this all friday i see my cardio to see if i can start to drive... Read more.

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Don Brown

I read ur story and what u went through and i can really relate with u on the mental part. I think we almost feel like half the man(or woman) and want to just be our normal pain free and not think of our limations. I am glad you our... Read more.