I have had MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE and SVT since I was around 14 yrs old. I am 57 and have times where I have to take deep breaths my CARDIOLOGIST said I have ...Read more
I have had MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE and SVT since I was around 14 yrs old. I am 57 and have times where I have to take deep breaths my CARDIOLOGIST said I have very minimal leakage. I am changing DR because I feel like I don’t get clear enough answers. I did get a new dr for the an arrhythmia and he is controlling it with meds. Just concerned about the breathing yes I have been told it’s anxiety. But it’s good to see everyone stories on here.
Christopher T I use the 4-7-8 technique. breath in for 4, hold 7, out 8. Although I find it difficult to slow down ... Read more
Christopher T I use the 4-7-8 technique. breath in for 4, hold 7, out 8. Although I find it difficult to slow down enough and blow out for 8 seconds. Also I have read in various places online there is a link between anxiety and MVP. I just got my MVP fixed 6 days ago. I will be curios if my anxiety decreases.
Kimberly Eisenhut How are you doing Christopher? Hope your recovery is going smoothly.
Susan Lynn Tracey - If you haven't had a cardiac stress test, you might want to get one. The regurgitation in ... Read more
Susan Lynn Tracey - If you haven't had a cardiac stress test, you might want to get one. The regurgitation in my mitral valve was barely detectable at rest, but I became quickly short of breath and the regurgitation became much more pronounced when I was on the treadmill. I had my mitral valve repaired at age 57 and my heart was already showing signs that it was overworked. We're big fans of multiple opinions on this site and always stress the importance of being your own advocate. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Christopher T Kim. I feel like I’m doing pretty good. I’m still in Cleveland I have my post op checkup in two d ... Read more
Christopher T Kim. I feel like I’m doing pretty good. I’m still in Cleveland I have my post op checkup in two days. I got 10,000 steps yesterday and 12,000 today. Basically walking around I cannot tell post op vs pre op. They told me I have no restrictions which I was very surprised by. Only thing a bit off is the pain / numbness on right side from robot access incisions. I was well informed ahead of time this is one of the disadvantages of robotic, but there are also some advantages as well for robotic.
Marie Myers @Christopher-If you purse your lips when you blow out, you can probably get to 8 seconds. Try it, it ... Read more
Marie Myers @Christopher-If you purse your lips when you blow out, you can probably get to 8 seconds. Try it, it works for me…
Kimberly Eisenhut I am so glad you are doing so well Christopher :) Walking so much so early is amazing!!! Keep it up ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut I am so glad you are doing so well Christopher :) Walking so much so early is amazing!!! Keep it up and look forward to seeing you at home and your updates going forward
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