David Barton - Heart Valve Journal

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2655 days ago

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I'm four months post MIAVR and doing great. I'd like to start doing home INR testing, instead of going to the lab every week or two. I'd appreciate your experiences ...Read more

I'm four months post MIAVR and doing great. I'd like to start doing home INR testing, instead of going to the lab every week or two. I'd appreciate your experiences and opinions with the various devices, there are a number of options out there.

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2723 days ago

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MVR on April 7, 2017. Finished my first week of full time schedule at work, and then gardening all day (with physical restrictions.) Tired but not in pain. ...Read more

MVR on April 7, 2017. Finished my first week of full time schedule at work, and then gardening all day (with physical restrictions.) Tired but not in pain. To everyone in the community, hang in there and keep taking baby steps, they add up over time.

Kathy Blank David- sounds like you are doing great!

Marie Myers You are right! Baby steps and patience are key in recovering...

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2734 days ago

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Had my first Cardiac Rehab session this morning, walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill, no shortness of breath, and blood pressure was appropriately lower ...Read more

Had my first Cardiac Rehab session this morning, walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill, no shortness of breath, and blood pressure was appropriately lower at the end. However it's early afternoon, and I'm ready for a nap! One day at a time, and by the grace of God, each one better than the last.

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2735 days ago

I had AVR (St. Jude) on April 7. Since then, my pulse has been 90-100, as opposed to 76-78 before surgery. BP has gone from 116/60 the week or so after surgery ...Read more

I had AVR (St. Jude) on April 7. Since then, my pulse has been 90-100, as opposed to 76-78 before surgery. BP has gone from 116/60 the week or so after surgery to 130/80 the past week. What have you experienced for HR and BP after surgery?

Rita Savelis Yeah, the pulse rate does go up due to OHS. Usually patients are put on betablockers to lower it.
My ... Read more

Rita Savelis Yeah, the pulse rate does go up due to OHS. Usually patients are put on betablockers to lower it.
My blood pressure has always been low, and has stayed low, but I'm sure that many also have the same BP experience that you have.
To me, all that sounds "normal" although it's annoying. Take care.

Marie Myers I noticed my pulse has been higher post op also. Might be part of the healing process...

My BP was Crankin' after my Aortic Valve Replacement. I am on 25mg Metoprolol Tartrate twice a day an ... Read more

My BP was Crankin' after my Aortic Valve Replacement. I am on 25mg Metoprolol Tartrate twice a day and my BP is great. But I have Heart Failure as well as the new valve so not sure my situation is comparable to yours. They will get her under control for you. Great Job David ! God Bless

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2743 days ago

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I had my AVR via ministernotomy on April 7. Except for a hiccup with my inguinal drain (sutured internally, oops) recovery has been good. I return to work part ...Read more

I had my AVR via ministernotomy on April 7. Except for a hiccup with my inguinal drain (sutured internally, oops) recovery has been good. I return to work part time tomorrow, one month after surgery. In the ultimate of ironies, I'm a Clinical Educator and Cardiac Rehab nurse. Still sleeping in the recliner, but every day I have more energy. Keep me in your prayers.