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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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9 years ago (December 22, 2016)

As of this time 8 weeks ago (10:00) p.m. CST I was on the table at Vanderbilt University having an aortic valve replaced and ascending aorta. Amazing how far I've come in such a short time. Have gained more stamina and energy and feel better now then the last 6... Read more.

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Aya Lim

9 years ago (December 23, 2016)

Hello to my friends, relatives, family and to everyone here in facebook. I need your help for my baby cousin, Pierre Angie Cañedo Moises who need a financial assistance for her Open Heart Surgery (Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease, cyanotic type: Double outlet right ventricle with pulmonic stenosis, Polydactyly, left hand)... Read more.

Mary Wagner

9 years ago (December 23, 2016)

I have a St. Jude valve and it is 27 years young! Good luck!

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9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

Two weeks post op for aortic valve replacement with aortia graft. Have noticed thanks to my Fitbit my resting heart rate is running upper 90s. About 10-15 faster than before surgery. I've read this is common after OHS, but still concerning. Talked to my cardiac care nurse Monday and My... Read more.

Shannon Gray

9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

I had tachycardia something fierce after surgery... It certainly worries me, but nurses and Dr.s said it was very normal to have happen. As long as you are being checked for fluid build up around heart, you are letting dr.s know, it will hopefully subside after a while. Best of... Read more.

Rita Savelis

9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

Alas, this is very normal, a "side effect" and why many/most are on some sort of betablocker. I went off betablockers after a year and still have a very fast heart beat which I have learned to live with. Sort of. Take care Nathan.

Darlene Smith

9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

I had a resting heart rate of 85-95 after OHS with a prior resting HR of mid 60s. I understand this is normal. After about two weeks post op, my surgeon also doubled my metoprolol, it came right down. Now its mid 60s to mid 70s. I take 25 mg... Read more.

Ellen Leng

9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

At 25 mg metoprolol twice daily, I'm in the 50s and 60s at 7 weeks out. I have not experienced the tachycardia that others have, but am pretty blocked to avoid further afib

Nancy Lewis

9 years ago (November 10, 2016)

I agree, my heart rate has concerned me, but not my doctor. Mine has been in the 90's, but I am comfortable and I too take metoprolol

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