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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: September 29, 2015

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Lee Anthony Sabala posted an update
9 years ago (June 22, 2017)
It's good to be back.. .I am glad the community is vibrant than ever.. .at a year and a half.. .I can say I am with my old self again.. .a new normal as they say.. . My heart goes out to those who are about to have their surgery..... Read more.
9 years ago (June 23, 2017)
Glad to hear things are going well for you. Love hearing that kind of news.
Lee Anthony Sabala posted an update
10 years ago (April 4, 2016)
Im almost 6 months post op from mitral valve replacement.. .have been on coumadin for 10 months since diagnosed.. .and still on propanolol.. .did any of you guys (with mech valves) had unexplained bruises appearing?.. .it's not painful though.. .ive read its side effects on coumadin users.. .will it disappear... Read more.
10 years ago (April 4, 2016)
Bruising is from Coumadin. But if it's excessive tell the doc. Have your INR numbers been good? I had my mitral valve replaced with mechanical 3 weeks ago. Bi also take metoprolol.
10 years ago (April 5, 2016)
will check my inr tomorrow Denise.. .last month was in range at 3.0.. .
Lee Anthony Sabala posted an update
10 years ago (January 11, 2016)
Recovery is not as smooth as it is.. .these past few days, I am awaken by elevated heart rate and high blood pressure almost every 3am or 5 am. Taken to ER again for the 2nd time since going out from surgery. Bp reached 180/100, but easily got discharged as... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (January 11, 2016)
Sorry you are going through all of this. I hope things settle down and you can continue to recover. My cardiologist said 6 months till I will be feeling well but some folks on this site said it took longer. Take care of yourself and best wishes!
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Hi Laura.. .turns out my high bp rate was due to stress/anxiety as well as the lump on my throat. Everytime I feel something is up with my body, somehow my mind amplifies it. My cardiologist says that its normal for bp to rise during early mornings and evenings. All... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Hope you feel better! I completely understand the anxiety!!

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