Marjorie Murphy - Heart Valve Journal

Mike Roskowinski Hello Marjorie. I would talk to your cardiologist about the Beta Blockers. They put me on them but my resting heart rate was in the upper 40's and when sleeping ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy Thank you. I have an appointment in a week. My HR dropped to 30 yesterday. Still feel fine. Crazy.

leslie terjesen Yes I would check on the beta blockers. I took one Tenormin from my 30's to s few years ago(68 now). Think my body got used to them and my cardiologist switched ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy Thank you. I am going to see cardiologist in a week. I think problems armrest due to metropoli

Rita Savelis Hopefully you can lower yr betablocker dose. They tend to slow everything down.

Dan Vechiola I am on Metropolol and my heart rate is lower as well. Its at 60 as I am typing this after drinking 2 mugs of coffee.

Dan Baltazor I was prescribed amiodarone 1 week prior to my surgery to prevent afib. I never did experience afib, so I assume that preventative measure worked. I did not ... Read more

Barbara Wood Hi Marjorie, I was on amiodorone for about 5 months after mitral valve repair. I had had several afib episodes prior to surgery & another about 2 weeks after. ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy My cardiologist will be taking me off amiodarone cold turkey the first of January. I can't wait. He said it stays in your system at least 52 days after ... Read more

John Lant I had an A-Fib event almost 8 weeks out from my surgery, but thankfully they gave me some meds at the ER and brought my heart rhythm back to normal. I am now ... Read more

Rita Savelis I hear you. Insomnia is common after OHS. And PTSD can occur as well, especially for someone like you who has had multiple surgeries. I feel for you. It's ... Read more

Susan Lynn Marjorie - Congratulations on your 7 week anniversary! I haven't slept well for amount 20 years, so I actually slept a little better after OHS since I was ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy Thank You everyone for your comments. I am starting cardiac rehab tomorrow. I know this too will pass!

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