Kimberly Brown - Heart Valve Journal

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1832 days ago

7 weeks out from minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. I have been back to work since 1 week after surgery. The only thing bothering me is this heart ...Read more

7 weeks out from minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. I have been back to work since 1 week after surgery. The only thing bothering me is this heart from 85-110 and my diastolic (bottom number) being 100. My systolic is great at 13-125. My BP was very goo (110/60's) and my heart was ion the 60's prior to surgery. I am still having a hard time wrapping my brain around the combo of increased blood flow and my muscle being thick from working so hard to push a trickle through causing this. How long did it take for others to have their BP and heart rate go down again?

Marie Myers My doc kept me on 12.5 mg metoprolol twice a day since the surgery. My heart rate was never high, but ... Read more

Marie Myers My doc kept me on 12.5 mg metoprolol twice a day since the surgery. My heart rate was never high, but after a few months it was more consistently 55-65 resting. I would get up to 78 on the treadmill. As far as BP, I also ran low, except when in a surgeons's office who told me I needed cardiac surgery. Then I was 188/90...It has taken me over a year to not spike a BP in a doctor's office. The emotional toll of such a big surgery sometimes lingers, I think. Are you on any BP Meds or beta blockers like metoprolol? And are you doing any cardiac rehab/aerobic activity to "tune up" your heart? I think that helps to smooth things out also.

Jennifer John Marie’s right. Takes time for the heart to settle down and heal. A good 6 months to a year, accordi ... Read more

Jennifer John Marie’s right. Takes time for the heart to settle down and heal. A good 6 months to a year, according to my surgeon. I’m approaching 11 months soon. Resting heart rate is in 60s. BP in normal range. Give it time.❤️💪🏼