Ivana, yes, I'm on beta-blockers, but like you, I have low blood pressure and they sometimes cause dizziness. I will have another echo in a few months, which will show if the EF has improved.
If you want to contact me directly, my e-mail address is: KewerU@cs.com
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14 years ago (March 19, 2012)
Hi Ivana,
My experience is very similar, although I'm about 20 years older than you. After mitral valve repair (sternotomy) last November I recovered exceptionally fast. I started (treadmill) running again 6 weeks after surgery and completed my first post-surgery 5k after 3 ½ months. However, my ejection fraction had... Read more.
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14 years ago (March 19, 2012)
I believe everyone has SOME drop in their ejection fracture after surgery....at least that is what my cardiologist told me. Maybe due to scar tissue??? You had a pretty significant drop. Mine went from 63% to 52%.....so not nearly as much. I hope the medication will help. Glad you are... Read more.
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