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Old 01-23-2022, 08:38 PM   #1
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Heart Procedure

Apologies for imposing non-racing info on this forum. but the people who expressed concern about my heart procedure tend to post here.

I underwent cardiac ablation fri morning. Most commonly, this "operation" takes about an hour, but because my heart is somewhat enlarged from a long-standing affliction, I spent three hours plus on the table.

I came through it ok, and am happy to now know I've never suffered a "silent" heart attack or developed risky blockages.

As to the ablation, my cardiologist affords me an about 60-70% chance of the procedure having worked. If I do slip back out of sinus rhythm, he reassured me of other more extreme types of ablation that WILL get the job done.

I feel strong and in sinus right now.
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Old 01-23-2022, 08:42 PM   #2
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Apologies for imposing non-racing info on this forum. but the people who expressed concern about my heart procedure tend to post here.

I underwent cardiac ablation fri morning. Most commonly, this "operation" takes about an hour, but because my heart is somewhat enlarged from a long-standing affliction, I spent three hours plus on the table.

I came through it ok, and am happy to now know I've never suffered a "silent" heart attack or developed risky blockages.

As to the ablation, my cardiologist affords me an about 60-70% chance of the procedure having worked. If I do slip back out of sinus rhythm, he reassured me of other more extreme types of ablation that WILL get the job done.

I feel strong and in sinus right now.
Great to hear! Stay strong my friend!
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Old 01-23-2022, 08:43 PM   #3
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Good to hear Mark. Glad things went well, and fingers crossed this procedure is a permanent fix!
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Old 01-23-2022, 09:46 PM   #4
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All the best Mark. I always figured you for a big hearted guy.

I just hope you are not a KC fan watching this Buffalo match-up. I imagine there may be a bunch of KC fans undergoing heart ablation tonight.

( well maybe not....KC just sent it into OT)

All the best. Looking forward to the next Mountain meet and your commentary.

NEVER MIND MAKE THOSE BUFFALO FANS....THIS WAS LIKE WATCHING TWO THOROBREDS REFUSE TO LOSE DOWN THE LANE.

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Old 01-23-2022, 09:58 PM   #5
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Very good to hear, Mark! So many of us hope you're around for a long time! Best to you!
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Old 01-23-2022, 10:33 PM   #6
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Wow! Good to hear. Seems like your doctor knows your heart very well. Hopefully this did it.
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Old 01-23-2022, 10:53 PM   #7
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Be well and get vertical again soon.
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Old 01-23-2022, 11:08 PM   #8
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That is great to hear Mark. Thank you for the update. Take it as easy as you can...and get well soon.
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Old 01-24-2022, 02:31 AM   #9
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get well soon!!
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Old 01-24-2022, 06:24 AM   #10
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We don't have enough handicappers remaining with the passion for the game that you clearly have. Be well!
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Old 01-24-2022, 06:40 AM   #11
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Mark, get well!

Let’s hope those short circuits are fixed!

Look forward my friend!
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Old 01-24-2022, 09:22 AM   #12
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Mark, good to hear!
Stay strong.
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Old 01-24-2022, 10:30 AM   #13
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best of luck sir get well fast
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Great news! Get well soon.
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Old 01-24-2022, 01:37 PM   #15
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I just looked at this race and MOUNTAINMAN looks tough to beat.

MOUNTAINMAN to win ... at any price. 😁
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