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2220 days ago

Adam Collins posted a note for Shawn that says:

Hey Shawn, welcome to the site. I see your profile says your from Edmond. Is that the Edmond in Oklahoma, or some other Edmond? I'm in Oklahoma, so if you're ...Read more

Hey Shawn, welcome to the site. I see your profile says your from Edmond. Is that the Edmond in Oklahoma, or some other Edmond? I'm in Oklahoma, so if you're in Oklahoma as well, I'd be curious to hear who you went to for your AVR.

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2220 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for Shawn that says:

Shawn - Welcome to the heart valve surgery.com family! I am so sorry to read about your current status after surgery. I'm not sure what you've tried so far, ...Read more

Shawn - Welcome to the heart valve surgery.com family! I am so sorry to read about your current status after surgery. I'm not sure what you've tried so far, but you're very young and deserve to live a full, active life. If you haven't done so already, you may want to look into getting an appointment with a very experienced cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic or one of the major university hospitals. It's my understanding that there can be a drop in EF after surgery, but the one you've had is significant and lingering. I wish you all the best! Please keep us posted.

Shawn Mason Hi Susan- thank you. I have been to 3- including Mark Drazner at UT Southwestern. - Searching for hel ... Read more

Shawn Mason Hi Susan- thank you. I have been to 3- including Mark Drazner at UT Southwestern. - Searching for help and answers. I appreciate your response- If anyone should read my post that has experienced heart failure after valve replacement- I would really appreciate the route of treatment you are undergoing. Thank you again-

Joy Vera Shawn, I don't know what my EF was prior to my 2010 valve surgery (tissue) but, in 2011 it was 50-55% ... Read more

Joy Vera Shawn, I don't know what my EF was prior to my 2010 valve surgery (tissue) but, in 2011 it was 50-55% & by 2014 it was 35-40%. My cardiologists since that time have addressed it with Carvedilol, Lisinopril & Spironolactone. All of these address high blood pressure which I do not have, but I’ve been advised by multiple cardiologists here in the Austin area that these types of meds are the protocol for managing heart failure. The key was finding the right dosage that did not make me dizzy or overly tired since they lowered my blood pressure further. Taking them did bring my EF up some & my echos indicated that it varied from 40 to 50 from 2014 up until this May when I had another valve surgery (aortic & mitral). I am hopeful that, as my surgeon puts it, “taking the valves out of the equation” may just improve my EF as well. Since my surgery, I am taking ½ of the Carvedilol that I was taking before & the other 2 were discontinued. Lasix & potassium were added but are being progressively reduced. I will be having an echo in a month or two which will tell me if my EF was indeed affected. I hope your doctors are able to find the answer for you & improve your EF. I wish you the best.