HealthUnlockedHealthUnlocked
AboutLog in

Experiences with

Aortic valve disease

  • Posts

  • Communities

37,004 public posts

Echocardiogram result

I've just had the result of my echocardiogram. It doesn't sound too bad: the valves are ok, apart from some mitral valve regurgitation which was described as "insignificant". The aorta is ok. The ejection fraction is down from last time (2 years ago) but is described as low-normal at 50-55%. The fly
I've just had the result of my echocardiogram. It doesn't sound too bad: the valves are ok, apart from some mitral valve regurgitation which was described as "insignificant". The aorta is ok. The ejection fraction is down from last time (2 years ago) but is described as low-normal at 50-55%. The fly
Samazeuilh profile image
Samazeuilh
in AF Association

Well, It's always something new and fun

Hey All.... Well, I have PAF and had a echocardiogram the first time in some years (new cardiologist, etc). So...discovered I have mitral valve leakage (regurgitatuon). It's moderate at this point with a EF of 60%. Hope that some others may have experience with this "combo". What has your journey
Hey All.... Well, I have PAF and had a echocardiogram the first time in some years (new cardiologist, etc). So...discovered I have mitral valve leakage (regurgitatuon). It's moderate at this point with a EF of 60%. Hope that some others may have experience with this "combo". What has your journey
ktf2022 profile image
ktf2022
in AF Association

CLL & O2 therapy in bariactric chamber?

Newly diagnosed. I did not freak out as doctor of hemotology and oncology explained the watch snd see. I am considering the use of O2 therapy in a bariatric chamber to speed recovery of a slow healing leg wound (type 2 diabetic). Any have knowledge or experience re this treatment and its effct on
Newly diagnosed. I did not freak out as doctor of hemotology and oncology explained the watch snd see. I am considering the use of O2 therapy in a bariatric chamber to speed recovery of a slow healing leg wound (type 2 diabetic). Any have knowledge or experience re this treatment and its effct on
jmc3 profile image
jmc3
in CLL Support
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
or

Underlying heart condition (coarctation of aorta) with AF

Hi I wonder if there is a link here? I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter (don't think they know) about 2 years ago. I also have an underlying heart condition where the aorta was narrowed (coarctation), and corrected via open heart surgery when I was 11 (I'm now 63). However heart
Hi I wonder if there is a link here? I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter (don't think they know) about 2 years ago. I also have an underlying heart condition where the aorta was narrowed (coarctation), and corrected via open heart surgery when I was 11 (I'm now 63). However heart
mrhappydays profile image
mrhappydays
in AF Association

cardiac discharge

to cut a long story short i am an heart patient with a mecannical mitra valve ,heart failure ,and AF my cardiologist as just discharged me after having a double sided angiogram for possible pulomonary hypotention which came back no problems my problem is i am struggling to breath for the last 12 years
to cut a long story short i am an heart patient with a mecannical mitra valve ,heart failure ,and AF my cardiologist as just discharged me after having a double sided angiogram for possible pulomonary hypotention which came back no problems my problem is i am struggling to breath for the last 12 years
rubyr61 profile image
rubyr61
in AF Association

Diet and AF

I had been suffering from AF in various forms, latterly persistent, for about 15 years. I had Mitral and Aortic Valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and two weeks ago I had Catheter Ablation. I have been in Sinus and feeling good since my Ablation, until last night. I woke at about 3am in AF.
I had been suffering from AF in various forms, latterly persistent, for about 15 years. I had Mitral and Aortic Valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and two weeks ago I had Catheter Ablation. I have been in Sinus and feeling good since my Ablation, until last night. I woke at about 3am in AF.
redpasta profile image
redpasta
in AF Association

CoQ10 dosage and when to take ?

I have CLL and my hematologist approved CoQ10. CoQ10 is recommended in Mayo litererature, for those with no counter-indications. But I lack good information about how many mg CoQ10 that I could ingest daily, and when to take the cap or caps . Thus, I would appreciate guidance. Also suggestions
I have CLL and my hematologist approved CoQ10. CoQ10 is recommended in Mayo litererature, for those with no counter-indications. But I lack good information about how many mg CoQ10 that I could ingest daily, and when to take the cap or caps . Thus, I would appreciate guidance. Also suggestions
janvog profile image
janvog
in CLL Support

Safe INR level for Ablation?

I am one week from my first cyro ablation and my blood INR is 1.2. Most recommend a value between 2.0 and 3.0. What are folks' knowledge and experience in this area? Might I be canceled as, according to these numbers from today's tests, the Pradaxa hasn't thinned my blood much. Are these the cases where
I am one week from my first cyro ablation and my blood INR is 1.2. Most recommend a value between 2.0 and 3.0. What are folks' knowledge and experience in this area? Might I be canceled as, according to these numbers from today's tests, the Pradaxa hasn't thinned my blood much. Are these the cases where
willec49 profile image
willec49
in AF Association

Mucous removal breathing devices and enlarged heart.

Been asked to show a neighbour how to use a flutter device to clear phlegm willing to do this. Also have a spare that she can have. However, said neighbour has just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart so wonder if this would be OK for her to use?
Been asked to show a neighbour how to use a flutter device to clear phlegm willing to do this. Also have a spare that she can have. However, said neighbour has just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart so wonder if this would be OK for her to use?
Desanthony profile image
Desanthony
in Lung Conditions Community Forum

Lisinopril and Lipitor

I have high blood pressure and Afib. I had an MRI on my brain and the doctor found I have had a couple of strokes. Thankfully they made my left side numb, but nothing more. I take 20mg of lisinopril a day and 80mg of Lipitor. I am continually nauseated, and my leg muscles are weak. I feel off balance
I have high blood pressure and Afib. I had an MRI on my brain and the doctor found I have had a couple of strokes. Thankfully they made my left side numb, but nothing more. I take 20mg of lisinopril a day and 80mg of Lipitor. I am continually nauseated, and my leg muscles are weak. I feel off balance
hatchback profile image
hatchback
in AF Association

Best foundation for telangiectasia?

Hi all, Anyone out there found a good foundation to cover telangiectasia on the face? I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis 3 years ago. I know it seems trivial with all the other things we have to deal with but the redness on my face gets me down sometimes and I wondered if anyone has found the holy
Hi all, Anyone out there found a good foundation to cover telangiectasia on the face? I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis 3 years ago. I know it seems trivial with all the other things we have to deal with but the redness on my face gets me down sometimes and I wondered if anyone has found the holy
Helenlouise40 profile image
Helenlouise40
in Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

Warfarin gave me alcohol intolerance

I hade an aortic valve replacement in 2019. Been on Warfarin since then, and not able to drink any form of alcohol. I get face/chest flush, face swell, hives all over my body and in every way a Disulfiram-like effect. Has anyone had the same? Really took away some of my life quality. I want to be able
I hade an aortic valve replacement in 2019. Been on Warfarin since then, and not able to drink any form of alcohol. I get face/chest flush, face swell, hives all over my body and in every way a Disulfiram-like effect. Has anyone had the same? Really took away some of my life quality. I want to be able
Dg800 profile image
Dg800
in Anticoagulation Support

Flec only

Hi Motov. I take flec daily and use it as a PIP when I get an AF episode. When originally diagnosed in 2015 I was given bisoprolo as well but could not tolerate this as it brought me to a complete standstill, my GP took me off it. Taking apixaban of course. My AF episodes settled into a pattern after
Hi Motov. I take flec daily and use it as a PIP when I get an AF episode. When originally diagnosed in 2015 I was given bisoprolo as well but could not tolerate this as it brought me to a complete standstill, my GP took me off it. Taking apixaban of course. My AF episodes settled into a pattern after
johnkeithdowning profile image
johnkeithdowning
in AF Association

Does anyone else with SLE have leaky heart valves?

Hello everyone, I got a scare on Wednesday when I went for a routine echocardiogram (prior to bunion surgery next week as I said I had a leaky heart valve which had never caused me any problems and was very minor when they first discovered it about 10 years ago. To be safe they said they'd better check
Hello everyone, I got a scare on Wednesday when I went for a routine echocardiogram (prior to bunion surgery next week as I said I had a leaky heart valve which had never caused me any problems and was very minor when they first discovered it about 10 years ago. To be safe they said they'd better check
Whitemagnum profile image
Whitemagnum
in LUPUS UK

Atrial clip

Anyone had an atrial clip fitted or know anything about them. I have recently had open heart surgery for leaky valve and surgeon's assistant told me afterwards we have also done an atrial clip as you have had AF in the past. From what I can see on the Internet it prevents you ever having a stroke from
Anyone had an atrial clip fitted or know anything about them. I have recently had open heart surgery for leaky valve and surgeon's assistant told me afterwards we have also done an atrial clip as you have had AF in the past. From what I can see on the Internet it prevents you ever having a stroke from
andrewfitz profile image
andrewfitz
in AF Association

Skin biopsy bleeding

Hi all, I started treatment in April (Ibrutinib) and it’s doing what it should do. I had a skin biopsy on my leg on Tuesday with 4 stitches. The wound is still bleeding today 4 days later!! Just a slow bleed but having to change dressings a few times a day! Does anybody have any experience of similar
Hi all, I started treatment in April (Ibrutinib) and it’s doing what it should do. I had a skin biopsy on my leg on Tuesday with 4 stitches. The wound is still bleeding today 4 days later!! Just a slow bleed but having to change dressings a few times a day! Does anybody have any experience of similar
Suzanne1970 profile image
Suzanne1970
in CLL Support

TiredofIBS

Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shocked back into sinus rhythm but cardiologist does not feel this event caused my Afib but my mitral valve regurgitation. No question it was the strong orgasm as I experienced strong heart abnormal beats like your heart was going
Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shocked back into sinus rhythm but cardiologist does not feel this event caused my Afib but my mitral valve regurgitation. No question it was the strong orgasm as I experienced strong heart abnormal beats like your heart was going
IBStired profile image
IBStired
in AF Association

Travel insurance

Hi Everyone, now 7 weeks post valve replacement and am planning a ferry & driving trip through France. Can anyone recommend an travel medical insurance company who will offer cover at a fair price?
Hi Everyone, now 7 weeks post valve replacement and am planning a ferry & driving trip through France. Can anyone recommend an travel medical insurance company who will offer cover at a fair price?
Wizard_of_Oz profile image
Wizard_of_Oz
in British Heart Foundation

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

When I had surgery, 9 years ago, for a valve replacement, triple bypass and a couple of other procedures, I read that it wouldn't be safe to do scuba diving/snorkeling. I had only ever been snorkeling anyway, so didn't worry about it. However, I have just booked a holiday to Australia, and of course,
When I had surgery, 9 years ago, for a valve replacement, triple bypass and a couple of other procedures, I read that it wouldn't be safe to do scuba diving/snorkeling. I had only ever been snorkeling anyway, so didn't worry about it. However, I have just booked a holiday to Australia, and of course,
Bdhoagie profile image
Bdhoagie
in British Heart Foundation

Anyone had heart valve replacement

Awaiting a heart valve replacement. Was born with bicuspid valve
Awaiting a heart valve replacement. Was born with bicuspid valve
Patchelena profile image
Patchelena
in British Heart Foundation
  • 1
  • 2
  • ...
  • 100
  • Next page
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50
  • 60
  • 70
  • 80
  • 90
  • 100
Filter results
Posted in
Sort by
HealthUnlocked
© 2022 All rights reserved.

Company

About Us

Our Team

Partner with us

Careers

Product

Health terms A to Z

Communities A to Z

Start a Community

Support

Help Centre

Community Guidelines

Contact us

Cookies settings