leaky mitral valve, enlarged atrium

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In a message dated 12/31/2005 12:35:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,

AFIBsupport writes:

Please make sure, if you decide to go under knife, the surgen will not leave

too many scars on your atrium, these are very sensetive points that surgens

have to have the skill to keep the cuts & stitches as little possible. Blood

tinners have been a part of my life style for 15 years now. But, hey, this is

how God have created us & we still can enjoy our lives with this condition.

Heart failure is a different issue & i doubt it your condition will end up

to that. Heart failure usually happens after heart attacks or dangerous

viruses that damage the heart muscle.

Hope this will make you more comfotable.

Thank you for responding to my question about the enlarged atrium and leaky

mitral valve...yes it does help to hear this and I am glad you and your sister

both had successful surgeries. I will talk to my EP about the results of

this after the new year. Happy New Year to you and all on the board.

Lil