Jeannette's Posts

Bonjour! I just want to let those know - who had a pacemaker implanted after heart surgery and wondered what happened - that you might find some answers you’re looking for, thanks to Adam! After hearing a few days after OHS that I would most probably need a pacemaker, I was in shock and asked what happened. I had done a lot of research and asked a lot of questions to my surgeon, but leaving the hospital with a pacemaker was the last thing I expected. I was not given any explanation at the hospital besides the fact that the upper and lower chambers did not connect. I did not ask other questions but wondered later on what happened. When two cardiologists mentioned the heart’s electrical system close proximity to the aortic valve as a possible cause for the heart block, I figured that’s what happened. Perhaps it did, but now I’m aware of other possible reasons. Like many of you, I enjoyed very much watching the videos Adam posted on Oct. 15 following his “Ask Adam Anything” Facebook LIVE series during the recent Heart Valve Summit. All three videos are very informative, but I especially enjoyed watching the #2 video in which Adam asks Dr. Steve Bolling…“What causes the need for a pacemaker after heart surgery?” The question was sent in by Susan Spearey. Great question, Susan! This is the first time I’ve heard such an in-depth explanation of why some people need a pacemaker after heart surgery. Having had a bicuspid aortic valve, it all makes sense. So, to all pacemaker recipients who have wondered “why” (or why me?!), tune it at 15:34 on video #2. In closing, thanks Adam for continually supporting “your” community and for being our voice. There are lots of people who have founded websites, but few are as involved as you are. Merci! https://youtu.be/vcGfFzp3qTM