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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Robert Mcelrath posted an update

9 years ago (May 13, 2017)

Ablation performed 9 May. Nothing but A-Flutter beforehand, nothing but normal sinus afterwards. Fast procedure and flutter is cured, but I know I have to keep a watchful eye open for A-Fib at some point in the future. Heart valve surgery is a one step at a time process.

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Robert Mcelrath posted an update

9 years ago (April 20, 2017)

Surgery and recuperation were far easier than I had imagined, surgical outcome was superb, but post-op atrial flutter discovered today at my 5 week checkup is so frustrating. Cardiologist immediately suggested Eliquis and ablation, but I have 100 questions first. Hopefully, electrophysiology doctor has time to answer.

Petey Bello

Hang in there Robert, I had things like that following the weeks after my surgery. Some of these things are very normal after surgery while your heart/valves adjust!

Larry Ring

Hi Robert.... Sounds like we are following a similar path. EKG revealed atrial flutter on Day 1 of cardio rehab, which was about 5 weeks post surgery. Back to the cardiologist for a change-up in the med cocktail in the hopes the heart would go back to normal sinus. No... Read more.