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afib following ross procedure
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afib following ross procedure
by rick__0, Jul 17, 1998 12:00AM
I am a 38 year old male who just underwent a ross procedure due to aortic insufficiency from congenintal bicuspid defect. surgery went well but i have have gone into a fib. this was a problem prior to my surgery as i had 3 bouts of this and was cardioverted each time sucessfully. i have been started on cordarone and coumidan and attempts to cardiovert me yesterday were unsucessful. i am now at home and totally miserable. both my surgeon and cardiologists tell me this is likely a temporary condition and i should not have this as a chronic condition after my heart has a chance to heal and reduce in size. do you agree? also, i am sick to my stomach and dizzy as a result of this medication. i believe the plan is to attempt another cardioversion in 2 - 3 weeks. any suggestions with how to deal in the meantime. thank you for your ideas or suggestions.
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Dear Rick:
The atrial fibrillation often goes away after the valve is fixed and after the inflammation from surgery heals. There is however a fair chance that it will remain a recurrent problem. No one can say for sure - only time will tell.
The cordarone and coumadin combination sounds reasonable. The cordarone may be making you nauseated. Taking the medicine with meals can help; sometimes a reduction in dosage (if your cardiologist approves) can be helpful. In addition, you should be aware that coumadin and cordarone interact - cordarone makes coumadin thin the blood even more, so dosage adjustments may be necessary.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
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