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  1. My story, thanks in advance for the input.
    Coronary artery disease involving native coronary artery of native heart without angina pectoris. 2- stents placed in LAD(2020) and RCA(2023) Ablation done in December 2024, LV summit region which did not help reducing PVC’s(26%). New plan: Sotalol 80mg 2x per day was started on 2/1/2025 to improve the PVC’s to hopefully 5%. We will see if the Sotalol is the solution… EP left the option of another attempt at an Ablation if needed.
    My question to the group, anyone have a similar story and input on long term use of Satalol and a potential second attempt on another Ablation with results.
    Thank you!

    1. Greetings all! I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014 at the age of 25. I am a 2-time stroke survivor, former advanced heart failure patient, and heart transplant recipient. I am also a moderator and contributor to this community. Having experienced heart disease first-hand I have a lot of knowledge that I look forward to sharing with you all. Welcome to the cardiovascular disease community! -Olivia

      1. nice to meet you, lovely name❤️ cardio vascular disease is such a challenge and most people can't tell you suffer from it. Plus it begins far before any symptoms come 😭 All my arteries are affected... I need to be rewired...

    2. Cardiovascular disease runs in the family and the I have had a stroke.

      1. Hi - thanks so much for chiming in on the conversation. How have you been feeling since your stroke? Are you experiencing any residual symptoms as you take time to recover? - Cody (Team Member)

      2. Hello! I'm Sorry to hear that cardiovascular disease runs in the family and that you've had a stroke. Having suffered 2 of them myself I know they can be debilitating and recovery can be a challenge. How are you coping and what changes are your doctors saying you need to make? -Olivia

    3. Hi, I m Mary, I have peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease and some artery in my abdomen... Can't remember the name. It's challenging everyday but I take it one day at a time. I have a few stents to help my leg. I'd love to hear someone's experience with a similar situation 😊

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