Hi, It's been 3 months since my surgery. I am taking half tablet of metropolol in morning and night. It was reduced from one because my heart rate and blood ...Read more
Hi, It's been 3 months since my surgery. I am taking half tablet of metropolol in morning and night. It was reduced from one because my heart rate and blood pressure was dropping. However, since start of this month my resting heart rate is always between 80 and 87. Blood pressure between 125/80 and 134/86. Just wondering if it's normal to have high resting heart rate after surgery. Before the surgery my resting heart rate was always between 60 and 72. I am going to meet my GP tomorrow. Thanks Angad
Marie Myers Yes, it is common for the resting heart rate to be high after heart surgery. Many people have made th ... Read more
Marie Myers Yes, it is common for the resting heart rate to be high after heart surgery. Many people have made that observation here on the site. As you heal and get your fitness back, the heart rate usually comes back down. Always good to check in with your doctor as you are doing.
Jeff Williams I'm basically the same at 6 weeks post-surgery. My cardiologist says it should drop once I get back ... Read more
Jeff Williams I'm basically the same at 6 weeks post-surgery. My cardiologist says it should drop once I get back to exercising more (other than walking). I start rehab this week, so hopefully that will happen quickly.
Klara Čičić Yes, it is just like Marie said, try not to worry :)
Gerald Poulton It takes the heart and lungs longer to recover than we think or feel, but it will comeback in time. W ... Read more
Gerald Poulton It takes the heart and lungs longer to recover than we think or feel, but it will comeback in time. We think we recover fast and many do, but it can take the heart and lungs a year to recover, depending on the person. Hang out n there, it should get better every month. We are blessed
Angad Singh Thanks Gerald. I love the fact that "we are blessed". 🤗.