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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

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Samantha Mcclain posted an update

3 years ago (March 20, 2023)

❤️ 🥰 Rose Madura, Susan Lynn and reacted to this

Klara ÄœiäIä‡

Welcome, beautiful heart warrior, to this wonderful community! We are here to listen and support. I am wishing you strength and confidence on your path to a healthier heart.

Samantha Mcclain

Thank you so much for the warm welcome ðŸ™ðŸ¾ Iâ€™m definitely ready to fight and so happy to have this support board!

Susan Lynn

Beautiful photo! Welcome, Samantha! ❤️

Samantha Mcclain

Thank you Susan

Samantha Mcclain posted an update

3 years ago (March 20, 2023)

Reading through my echo report it say I have left bundle block, Iâ€™m not sure what this is and nervous to google it. Anyone here have this?

Tom Everson

Hi yes I have it. I developed it in Sept ( 2 years after my aortic valve replacement). It means you have a irregular heart beat. Your cardiologist MAY have you wear a monitor for 2 weeks to get data. Google it to find out more information So far MY... Read more.

Samantha Mcclain

Thanks for sharing, I totally thought it was something really bad. I knew I had a irregular heart beat just never heard it called that.

Marie Myers

Left bundle branch block means that you have a blockage in the normal heart electrical conduction. You will probably have further tests done to evaluate the significance of the block. Your cardiologist is the best person to explain the implications for you.

Samantha Mcclain

Thank you Marie, I will definitely ask at my next appointment.

Andrew Dial

My wife has that, and with no other heart issues. Just some higherish blood pressure at times. Nothing too big too worry about

Samantha Mcclain posted an update

3 years ago (March 20, 2023)

Iâ€™m a 35 year old with aortic stenosis who has lived my whole like with this diagnosis. Until 10 days ago when I was diagnosed with AFIB. You would think I would be more ready or something having lived with the knowledge of a heart condition my whole life. But... Read more.

Adam Baumgartner

Welcome Samantha.

Tom Everson

Hi. You are strong, young and smart and way ahead of the average person in managing health. As you go through future tests and decisions YOU are in charge . Arm yourself with knowledge and ask questions. ( no dumb questions). This group will help you by sharing their experiences

Delois Tweedy

Welcome Samantha. I relate to your feelings. I have many heart issues related to radiation treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was in my early 20's at the time of treatments. I was told I would probably need valve replacements in the future, but tried to keep that fact waaay back... Read more.

Samantha Mcclain

Thank you for all the welcomes, I was hesitant to even make a account or post my story but so glad I did. The support has been wonderful!!

Grace Mason

Hi Samantha, I can totally relate. I have known about the surgery possibility for years, and maybe just told myself it may not ever happen, just to be able to not think about it daily. Now, hearing it is time, I am really anxious because it IS scary. Finding this... Read more.

Rose Madura

Welcome Samantha.