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Patricia De Leon posted an update
5 years ago (September 9, 2020)
New update, it's been 9 years since my heart surgery to replace my tricuspid valve, repair was done on my Mitral valve and maze or ablation. How am I doing lately? Glad you asked, well I've recently had a cardioverion, this was done on 9/3/2020, I was worried and so... Read more.
Best of luck, Patricia. I hope that your doctors are able to find something that works for you. Stay strong and keep ticking.
Thanks for the post Patricia. I hope the slow heart rate in temporary or can be resolved with a change in your medicine and you don't require a pacemaker. Although my dad has had one for several years and is doing awesome at 88 years of age.
I'm sorry you had a bad bout with Afib. Ive been down that road. I'm very symptomatic so I totally understand how you feel. It's a terrifying experience. I hope they get it all straightened out soon. Please keep us updated.
Patricia De Leon posted an update
8 years ago (May 21, 2017)
Hello everyone, here's a quick update, I've moved to Colorado Springs, grew out my gray and am still taking the generic Prozac, i take 30 milligrams now instead of 20 milligrams. As far as my heart goes, everything is ok, i am active, working and living a normal life (normal... Read more.
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Patricia De Leon posted an update
12 years ago (May 28, 2013)
It has taken 2 years for my heart to return to normal size, I have normal heart function and no more leakage from my mitral repair, I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for my recovery and health, it truly is a blessing to be healthy.

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