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Hi Carol, Wanted to comment on your question about post surgery rapid heart rate. Had just asked that exact question to my cardiologist today! I always had a slow heart rate, and even at discharge, the rate was in the 50s'. However, now the rate is generally high 80s or up. Why??? Cardiologist said post surgery, due to the internal inflammation, the heart rate might be higher for a while. He also said he would test my thyroid level as that could also account for the increased rate. ( Amiodarone can cause issues with the thyroid and I had to take it for 6 weeks for atrial fibrillation) Hope this helps!