Russ's Posts

Greetings Everyone! First post in quite some time. it's been 5 1/2 years since my MV repair. All is stable with just a mild regurgitation. It's these damn palpitations that are driving me nuts. I had them way before I had my surgery but in the last couple of years they have become more numerous. Doc said not to worry about them many times but I kept complaining about them. He put me on Corlanor and Acebutalol . I do get some relief but still too numerous. Wore a Holter monitor and lo and behold, I had 4000 in 48 hours. Not a candidate for ablation because it's "only" 2% of my total beats. No dizziness, no fast or slow beats, shortness of breath, chest pain, just PVCs. So now I see an EP next month. Has anyone here experienced this? And, if so, any relief? I know stress has a lot to do with it so I'm trying to chill more. I don't smoke or drink or drink alcohol or any caffeinated beverages. God Bless everyone going thru their own personal journey! Stumped in Baton Rouge!

Greetings Everyone! Haven't posted in a while but have been reading everyone's journey and my oh my what journeys we have all taken. I had my 2 month post op echo and card visit today. Only a trace of regurg around my newly repaired MV. That was not unexpected. Palpitations have decreased dramatically from in the hundreds per day to under 20. However, my LV output which was 60% presurgery is now at 40%. My blood pressure is in the 100/105 to 70ish range (which is lower than presurg) and my pulse rate which was low 60's presurg and 4 weeks post op has steadily climbed to the upper 80s range and has seemed to have plateaued at that level over the last week. What is the difference between tachychardia and afib? I don't feel a flutter but sometimes my pulse will quicken for about 10 to 15 seconds. What's up with that? Had to send my pacemaker data over to see if there is a problem with it. If anyone has had similar issues, I would love to hear from you. My continuous prayers to all who are going thru any and all issues! Russ