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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Deena Royal posted an update

4 years ago (September 1, 2021)

Had a dental cleaning a week ago and just remembered Iwas suppose to take antibiotics prior to cleaning. Should I be concerned?

Else Reed

Yes. You should be concerned. Call your doctor and explain the situation. Call your dentist. Have them put an alert on your chart or in the computer. They can remind you prior to appointments to take antibiotics. Dentists and hygienists will ask you prior to the procedure if you are... Read more.

Rose Madura

Did you inform them you had surgery? Most dental offices will ask if there is a change in your medical history. You need to take antibiotics before any dental work as Else mentioned. Please make sure you inform your dentist so they can put it in your chart and remind... Read more.

Cameron Peek

Did you have a repair or replacement? My surgeon told me with my repair I did not need premeditation.

Richard Munson

Interesting you say that because i had a repair and was told to get premedicated by my dentist and surgeon. Maybe some of the experts could clarify that for everyone.

Joseph Heinzmann

Deena, if I remember correctly, you are pre-surgery. I can only relate my experience. I had a cleaning a couple of weeks prior to surgery and they were aware of the upcoming surgery. I was not told to take antibiotics. Post surgery I had a cleaning and was asked to... Read more.

Deena Royal

Thank you everyone for your input.🙂 I called the dr and did notify the dentist of my condition. I had a repair and so far not feeling any complications since my dental cleaning. Again, thank you for all the info, it does help!

Deena Royal posted an update

5 years ago (December 20, 2020)

It has been a little over two months since my mitral valve repair. About 3 weeks ago I got a sharp pain in my back that was pretty severe and made me feel a little nausea. It went away after an 1/2 hr. The same thing happened again last week... Read more.

Marie Myers

Just wondering if you had a fatty meal that evening? With the nausea, it almost sounds a little like a gallbladder attack. I might make an appointment with my medical doc to see what they think...

Victoria Baker

Just letting you know, I had all types of odd jabs and pains. Think of what your heart and body went through. Not to mention the contortions you have been through. I am now 6 mts post surgery and things are finally calming down, finally! It's nice to share your... Read more.

Deena Royal

Thank you both! It helps to share what you go thru even months afterwards.😀

Deena Royal posted an update

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

I saw the dr on 10/26 and was released back to work with no restrictions on Monday. 🙂 I will be starting cardiac rehab on Monday - three times a week through end of year to further reduce the size of my right atrium. For anyone getting ready for surgery... Read more.

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