Comments on: Enlarged Heart, Heart Valve Disease & Cardiomyopathy

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:28:25 +0000

Adam, thank you for all the great imformation. I recently had an aortic valve replacement (Nov 29). There are so many things that were never explained to me about the surgery and I’m hoping you can me. When I came into the ICU my husband told me my head was swollen twice the normal size but was back to normal the next day. I can’t find anything that covers that area but I did have some unusual things happen to me while in the hospital. I was imaginagining things that “supposedly” weren’t happening, my personality changed and I didn’t feel like the same person. So far no problems that I know of with the valve but extremely tired and painful at almost a month. If you could find any information on the head swelling I would very much appreciate it. I have no idea what to expect in the future in that area or the valve replacement. The doctors give you very little information about it. I didn’t get any about the head swelling so anything would be appreciated. I’m glad your doing well with yours and hope you continue having the best of luck with it.
Thank you,
Lucy

By: Kellie Chaca

Kellie Chaca — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:32:51 +0000

Adam – I am 9 months post-surgery and had an echo a few weeks ago because I have a bruised feeling in my chest, which comes and goes. I was told my new mitral valve is functioning properly. However, my heart is enlarged. The cardiologist said this is normal following surgery, but 9 months later? Can you tell me how long before your heart returned to normal size? Should I be concerned?

By: Vera

Vera — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:23:31 +0000

I was just told by my heart dr. that I have an enlarged heart and leaky valves. The bad part about it is that I am a dialysis patient. I have a history of diabetes, hypertention, asthma. I have dialysis done three times a week for three and one half hours. These are the negitive health related symptoms. I am also a Preschool Teacher.