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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 2, 2017

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Michael Kohring got a guestbook from Greg

8 years ago (November 7, 2017)

I was on Metroprolol after my aortic valve replacement. As an athlete, my heart rate was already low, and I think this drug lowered me down even more, to the point that one day, 2 weeks after surgery, I passed out. I also noticed that everytime I got off the... Read more.

Norine Dowd

I had a hard time after my surgery getting used to Metroprolol also. Same thing really low heart rate and blood pressure. Did some dose adjustments and now I am tolerating it well. resting heart rate is consistently 60. I used to take my BP every day but a few... Read more.

Gerald Poulton

Hi Michael, was also on it for a while and had the same symptoms. Because I had a blood pressure monitor I was able to link the episodes to the times my blood pressure was low. Nice to be off of it, I was in good shape prior to surgery... Read more.

Michael Kohring

Thanks so much. One of the nurses in the hospital tried to tell me that there are not side effects, kind of made me feel like I was the only one. Nice to know that I am not alone in this.

Michael Kohring got a guestbook from Gil Jensen

8 years ago (November 7, 2017)

Michael I'll write again tomorrow. I had aortic valve replacement 3 weeks ago. I have my first cardiologist appointment tomorrow morning. Before OHS, I had been on statins for 4 years (10 mg Crestor). After surgery on Oct. 17, they put me on 2.5 mg Crestor and 25 mg metroprolol... Read more.

Leslie Bakos

Usually they put people on beta blockers to calm he heart down....for afib and pounding....Ask your doctor about Magnesium and vitamin B and D supplements as well could help..Beta blockers are horrible I hope you get off them soon.

Michael Kohring

Gil - Thanks I'd be happy to know what you find out

Michael Kohring

Leslie - I did have an afib episode on day 3 post, it was quickly corrected, but doctor said it was normal, about 40% of patients have an episode after heart valve surgery. I am off the metoprolol now and hope to never have to take it again.

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