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Hi everyone. Well, my surgery date for Mitral repair is close since I have been given an appointment for my Pre op. A very recent angiogram is clear so that by pass wont be needed. I had a further stroke in November but no obvious signs of lasting harm. Atrial Fibrillation is presumed to be causing small strokes but will this rectify itself after my valve surgery? Can anyone advise on this please? many thanks, Margaret

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Paperlover

my circumstances were very similar to yours. During my mitral valve repair, they also did an ablation to treat the AF, and closed off a small area of the heart where blood could collect and clot, causing a stroke. Have a word at your pre op and get them to tell you exactly what they plan for your operation. My surgeon explained it when he saw me.

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Mog06

Hello Margaret,

I’m no authority on AF but had the mitral valve op and a bypass about a year ago. My consultant told me pre op that the new valve wouldn’t correct my AF condition.

Comments by Paperlover are interesting. Suggest you ask your surgeon.

Best wishes and good luck with the op.

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