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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Susan Eckermann posted an update

2 weeks ago (April 25, 2026)

Hoping someone can provide insight on recovery after outpatient cardiac catheter ablation. After my November 2022 OHS, my mitral valve repair is in great shape. My A-fib subsided for a while, but ultimately returned and now has become atrial flutter. In a few weeks, Iâ€™ll undergo an outpatient ablation. My... Read more.

Adam Pick

Susan, Great question. I will do my best to get this answered for you next week at AATS. I'll be attending that conference and filming a patient education videos series with several attendees. If you like you can learn more about the event at https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2026/04/24/ask-adam-anything-aats/

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Robert Miller

It is indeed nothing compared to OHS. You go in and probably will be released the same day. Maybe they will keep you overnight. You will have to take it a bit easy for the next 1 month so the incision doesn't open when going on a run or hitting... Read more.

Rose Madura

I had a similar experience as Robert with recovery from an ablation for SVT. Piece of cake compared to OHS.

Susan Eckermann posted an update

6 months ago (November 8, 2025)

Today is my 3 year anniversary! OHS mitral valve repair, Maze procedure, closure of atrial appendage and excision of a benign cyst from the exterior of the pericardial sacâ€¦ for good measure. So grateful each day to my surgeon Dr. Asad Shah & his team, Adam, and all the heart... Read more.

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Rose Madura

Happy Anniversary! Glad all is well

Pamela Gregory

Happy Anniversary!!!❤️

Marie Myers

Great post and Happy anniversary!!

Dan Fouratt

Happy anniversary and thanks for sharing

Adam Pick

Wonderful!!! 👍❤️😊

Susan Lynn

Happy Anniversary!

Ana Brusso

Happy anniversary and thank you for your positive post. ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Susan Eckermann posted an update

1 year ago (November 7, 2024)

Today is the 2 year anniversary of my OHS! I often check the HVS.com news feed and enjoy reading everyone's stories. My health is very good, although my A-fib returned with a vengeance a few months ago. My cardiologist believes it may be due to stress. He said my mitral... Read more.

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