Mitral Valve Repair surgery

This year I underwent Mitral valve repair. Was done in March and although the repair was successful my heart conduction system was permanently damaged. This now requires that I undergo Pacemaker device implant permanently. Has anyone heard or have information regarding this type of issues caused by Mitral valve repair. I know that it could happen if the valve is replaced with a mechanical one but not sure if it's possible on repairs. My heart other than the valve issue was very healthy and my ejection fraction was 63% prior to my surgery. It's now at 25%.
Appreciate any feedback on this.
Regards,
Luis


1 Comments

Hi Luis..........

by Tattoo Man - 2014-07-17 06:07:53


......I had a replacement Aortic tissue valve in '07...took up running and all went fine until Nov '11 when I suffered a succession of Brady episodes resulting in an emergency PM.

Since then my dependence has dropped from 25% to less than 3% as a result of cardiac conductance having somehow 'fixed itself'..

Search me ,..but..the human body is an amazing thing and sometimes surprises us all.

I havnt answered your question, but maybe have expanded it...I had been expecting a repair but got a replacement as it turned out...

Best wishes.

Tattoo Man

You know you're wired when...

Bad hair days can be blamed on your device shorting out.

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It may be the first time we've felt a normal heart rhythm in a long time, so of course it seems too fast and too strong.