Hi Deb - Good to hear how Rick is doing. I was having the same problem. When my metoprol ran out after I got home there were no refills it is then I noticed my heart was racing and my pulse was in the mid 90's. I called my doctor... Read more.
Suzanne Hunter
11 years ago (May 8, 2015)
I too have a mechanical st Jude's valve. I am 9 months post op. I have to take metoprolol for life as well as warfarin. It pounds away and yes it is loud but I have got used to it. If I get agitated then it realy pounds. I was... Read more.
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