I am new to the site, but I want to tell you all that will be undergoing surgery and those still recovering that my prayers are with you. I had mitral valve ...Read more
I am new to the site, but I want to tell you all that will be undergoing surgery and those still recovering that my prayers are with you. I had mitral valve replacement and tricuspid repair Jan. 2014. I was doing really good until I developed shingles about 5 mos. afterward. Now I stay extremely fatigued and it seems something new pops up every time I turn around. I now have MGUS. My cardiologist says my atrial fib is continually getting worse which he had never mentioned that before. The next test I am waiting to have done is to check my lungs to be sure they were not damaged when my valves were leaking. I was not aware this could happen. So much going on, but I am so thankful for this rainy day and being with family.
The Heart and Lungs are closely related, I know with a leaky mitral valve one quarter of the oxygen-rich blood can be regurgitated back to the Lungs, which need to compensate for the build up of fluid. My Surgeon is concerned about any scarring left particularly on my Heart.
Hello Dollie,
I'm new to this site too.
The Heart and Lungs are closely related, I know with a lea ... Read more
Hello Dollie,
I'm new to this site too.
The Heart and Lungs are closely related, I know with a leaky mitral valve one quarter of the oxygen-rich blood can be regurgitated back to the Lungs, which need to compensate for the build up of fluid. My Surgeon is concerned about any scarring left particularly on my Heart.
I hope your results come back good :)
Best of Wishes,
Emily.