About Me: Male, 41, Brooklyn, NY, member since Jun 2011
I work as a Certified Surgical Technician, in the O.R. Scrubbing in to help the Attending Surgeon.. so you can say part of the Surgical team here at Cornell....I had A Mitral Valve replacement back in 2001, and developed an AV block,, arfter the procedure.. They
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[More] needed to implant a Pacemaker for this reason.., but my heart finally picked up it's own rythym and i never needed to use the pacemaker..To make a long story short, i was experiencing shorness of breath, rapid heart rate.., and dizzy/light headedness., which i know wasn't good.., so i immediately went to the E.R. and they did a battery of tests there, and saw some fuctuating with my ekg.., so i was told to go to my cardiologist., which i did., and even went to my pacemaker doctor also.
they both diagnosed me with SVT , told me about the prcedure and risks.., so i've decided to go ahead and go through with this surgery, which i have not scheduled yet.
After reading all the negative things here on this thread, i am reluctant.., but i need this procedure, as, i don't want to be in any trouble , especially during work, as i an always scrubbed in cases.., do not want to pass out on the sterile field. Not Good ...,
so i was hoping someone can let me know the recovery time, and how painful was this surgery.., my doctor told me it's ambulatory, and usually you are released the same day.
but after reading all this.., i highly doubt i will want to go home right after this procedure
how long did the chest pain last.., and how long did the stabbing , burning feeling last in your heart.. as i have a very low tolerance for pain.., i cannot take motrin because of the fact i am already on coumadin because of my artificial mitral valve.,, the only pain meds that help me is percocet... unfortunately... so i am very curious to know how long is that stabbing burning sensation last, and how long does the chest pains last before they go away.
much appreciated
if any one can get back to me i appreciate it...
joel CST
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