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Lourdes Corbett posted an update

7 years ago (December 15, 2018)

Please...My husband was prescribed sotalol by the heart surgeon after valve fix in augusst 2018. Now he is back with his cardiologist and he discontinued Sotalol and prescribed Amiodarone....Did any of you have taken either of these medicines?...Side effects?..Any idea why doctor changed the medicine for irregular heart beats?...Seems each... Read more.

Troy Ainsworth

I developed amiodarone toxicity in my lungs from that drug. Although the chances are slim it is not pleasant to say the least. My lungs are now a bigger problem than my heart. Don't be alarmed, just be aware of the symptoms and dosage. It's a wonder drug for some.

Barbara Wood

I was on it 5 months. It is a powerful drug & you should be closely monitored while on it. Troy, I'm so sorry to see that you had lung toxicity from it - best wishes to you.

Lourdes Corbett posted an update

7 years ago (September 3, 2018)

My husband had mitral heart surgery...repair ..17 days ago...He is home..Shall I make him walk in cement or in grass like a golf court?

John Lant

Just make sure there are no tripping hazards. And hold on to his arm to steady him so he does not fall. Remember it will take between 2 to 3 months for his chest sternum to heal properly.

Marie Myers

Yup, I agree with John. Whatever area is close, easy and convenient will work for exercise. Just take it easy, and rest when you need to rest.

Lourdes Corbett posted an update

7 years ago (August 24, 2018)

My husband had 10 days ago open heart surgery yo repair mitral valve.Last echo shows fluid arounf heart and lungs..what are the consequences?..Is thid normal?.Nurse gave him Today antibiotic name Doxycycline Hyclate 100. Why?..Thanks

Thomas Brusstar

I found an article saying 45% of heart valve patients still had some fluid around the heart and lungs at 30 days. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that fights some infections, so maybe the nurse is just being careful, just in case some of the fluid accumulation is caused by a... Read more.

Rita Savelis

The fluid around the lungs will either drain itself or can be drained by a procedure. This fluid is a common effect and will make one tired as lung capacity is lowered.