http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/10/10/pleural-effusion-drain-valve-replacement-repair-symptoms/#comment-15775 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:44:57 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/10/10/pleural-effusion-drain-valve-replacement-repair-symptoms/#comment-15775 I was just reviewing my medical records from surgery to repair my mitral valve two months ago. I was startled to see a report of "bilateral pleural effusion" and a bit relieved that it appears to be somewhat common after heart surgery. I have no symptoms that seem to be consistent with pleural effusion, but will follow up with my cardiologist to make sure that this is nothing that I need to have monitored. I was just reviewing my medical records from surgery to repair my mitral valve two months ago. I was startled to see a report of “bilateral pleural effusion” and a bit relieved that it appears to be somewhat common after heart surgery. I have no symptoms that seem to be consistent with pleural effusion, but will follow up with my cardiologist to make sure that this is nothing that I need to have monitored.

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