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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 5, 2013

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Damian Kudelka posted an update

7 years ago (August 16, 2018)

Dear Heart Community, I'm 3.5 years post-Ross procedure and my Pulmonary valve is moderate to severe stenotic. I also have symptoms. I'm pretty shocked how quickly the pulmonary valve is fatiguing. I will find out, with second opinions, in the coming weeks if surgery is required. What I'm inquiring from... Read more.

Willie Radl

Are you referring to you homograft valve in the pulmonary position? Is this the same issue Arnold schwartzeneger had?

Damian Kudelka posted an update

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

Hi. Like many others my posts are less frequent as I focus more on life and using this new ticker! I have experienced some bumps during post-op, but (hopefully) have achieved a new normal. Starting with the bumps; I developed an irregular heartbeat specifically Atrial Flutter. I was cardioverted, which... Read more.

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Damian Kudelka posted an update

10 years ago (November 14, 2015)

Hi, Things were going quite well then suddenly recently I began experiencing atrial flutter. I'm considering an ablation procedure, but feel a little uninformed since there isn't a comparable flutter website. If anyone else has experienced this I would welcome the correspondence.

Betty Diamond

Damian, I have had an ablation that was successful about a year after my 2rd open heart surgery. I've had 3 open heart surgeries. I was experiencing my heart fluttering or actually going over 200bpm just from throwing a tennis ball for my dog to fetch. I had two attempted... Read more.

Jim Kelly-Evans

I just developed what I think are PVCs or PACs last week. I am also 8 months out from surgery. I get a Holter tomorrow and then we'll see what the cardiologist recommends. Needless to say it's depressing to develp this after doing relatively well for eight months after a... Read more.