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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

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Maggie Ma posted an update

11 months ago (June 12, 2025)

One year after surgery. Everything is fine. But recently I notice I have PVC. I can feel it when it occurs. Normally it occurs more at the time when I go to bed or in the morning. My Apple Watch EKG can catch it as well. No symptoms and heart... Read more.

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Rose Madura

I had them about 18 months or so after my surgery. My cardiologist put me back on Amlodipine which along with the Metoprolol that I was already on. That took care of it for me. Hope they go away soon for you.

Yumiko Ishida

I didnâ€™t realize Apple Watch could recognize PVC. Mine only tells me if Iâ€™m in sinus or not. I know I had PVC when I was in cardiac rehab, but when I asked the doctors they said it is very common and as long as it doesnâ€™t persist it is... Read more.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

I scarcely have felt PVC since my mitral surgery. It's true that I take a good cocktail of medications: in the morning, losartan and bisoprolol; at lunch, aldactone and jardiance; and at night, lixiana. As a result, my stomach is in a mess. Do you take that much medication? Hugs... Read more.

Maggie Ma

Rose, do you still on these medicines? Or PVC went away after some time? I only take aspirin currently

Maggie Ma

@ Yumiko, Apple Watch EKG will show a peak beat like below. If number of PVC is three times in one EKG, I find it still says â€œSRâ€. If more than that, the result of that EKG will show â€ in conclusionâ€

Rose Madura

Yes I am still on the medications. However, my cardiologist challenged me to lose some weight and then I may be able to get off the meds.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Thanks, Rose 👍

Maggie Ma

@ Ruiz, taking so much medicine can be tough. I still remember first week post surgery. I wish you have quick recovery.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Thanks Maggie, I think the same, IÂ´ll try to convince my cardiologist to reduce the amount of pills😊

Tracy Chang

About a year after my OHS I started having pretty frequent and noticeable PVCs. I tried taking OTC magnesium, which helped for a couple of months, but then the PVCs returned. A year later, I added OTC CoQ10 to my daily routine. About two months after that, I suddenly realized... Read more.

Brian Ruff

I'm going through the same issue, though my ECG looks very different. I have a "skipped" beat" that usually starts in the afternoon and increases in the evening, then disappears in the morning. Are they doing a Holter monitor/stress test?

Valerie Allen

Mine is an extra beat. I donâ€™t notice them as much now as I did in the immediate months following surgery. I backed off to 1 half cafe coffee in the morning and have been no alcohol anyway. I notice the PVCS when stressed but they may still be there.... Read more.

Jennifer Reynolds

I started to get PVCs a couple of months after surgery. Doc had me wear a holter monitor which showed a 5% burden which is acceptable. About a month later they went away on their own

Maggie Ma

Update on my PVC: I had follow up visit today with my cardiologist. The result of two week heart monitor shows only 1% PVC and blood test shows everything is ok. Doctor told me nothing need to be done and no issue

Maggie Ma

I was surprised itâ€™s so low. One week ago I started QOC10, it sounds help. At least I donâ€™t notice the strong beat of PVC any more. I also donâ€™t check my apple EKG as well. With todayâ€™s result from my visit, Iâ€™ll just ignore it.

Yumiko Ishida

You are probably hyper aware and noticing the 1% of the time it does happen. Glad you check it out and the doctor says itâ€™s okay!

Maggie Ma posted an update

1 year ago (February 17, 2025)

Update post surgery 8.5months: I had echo and follow up with my cardiologist today. My cardiologist told me my heart size( left atrium) is back to normal size. Heart muscles are very strong. EF is normal. New mitral valve functions beautifully ( looks natural). I only take aspirin now and... Read more.

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Pamela Gregory

What a great report!!!❤️

Maggie Ma

Yes . Iâ€™m very grateful for that

Rose Madura

Great news! Thanks for sharing!

Robert Miller

That's great to hear. However, it is my understanding that once you heart chamber was enlarged, even if it reduces in size after surgery, it may retain some stiffness because the wall thickness increased. That can lead to various complications. So make sure you visit a cardiologist twice a year... Read more.

Jamie Griffith

Beyond awesome, Maggie!

Kathy Ozio

Awesome!

Michael Ponzio

Amazing news. God bless you.

Tammy Gonzalez

Great to hear!

Maggie Ma posted an update

1 year ago (December 31, 2024)

Hello, All, I haven't been on the site for about two months. At New Year's Eve 2025, I'd like to update you my status. Hopefully that'll help other heart warriors with similar heart problems. Today is my 7 month anniversary post surgery. I had my visit with surgeon Dr Bolling... Read more.

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