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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

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Bill Clark posted an update

2 years ago (September 14, 2023)

Everyone should watch https://HeartValveSurgery.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7522a89b5cec760c765e5d6ed&id=9616929367&e=759dbfd93c "Can the Watchman Treat AFib After Surgery?" (https://HeartValveSurgery.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7522a89b5cec760c765e5d6ed&id=ade55c946b&e=759dbfd93c)

Doctor Q&A: Atrial Fibrillation, Watchman & Heart Valve Disease

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/watchman-atrial-fibrillation/

Learn critical insights about the use of the Watchman device for the treatment of atrial fibrillation after heart valve surgery from Dr. Marc Gerdisch.

Bill Clark posted an update

3 years ago (February 16, 2023)

I had a Mitral Valve Repair about 11 years ago. I believe the repair is successful and only have trace leaking. I then had a cardiac ablation for Atrial Fibrillation about 7 years ago. The ablation seemed to also have worked on the A-fib. I never really had any exercise... Read more.

Can Atrial Fibrillation Make You Pass Out?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKxtWdr8dqk

In this video I discuss possible ways a patient with atrial fibrillation may pass out or have syncope. I'll discuss how it is diagnosed and treatment options...

Bill Clark posted an update

3 years ago (November 4, 2022)

Hi- My "D Dimer" score was 0.50 ug(FEU)/ml and .5 or more is considered high. How serious is this? Has anyone else had similar results? I have an enlarged Aorta. Could this be the cause? I am a 60 yr old male. Bill

Marie Myers

I think you need to get that info from your doc. D dimer values can vary from lab to lab. Do you have signs of a clot anywhere? There are other conditions that can increase d dimer, so the interpretation must be correlated with clinical history. Hope you get some... Read more.