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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Would be very interested to hear from anyone who had raised (High - ranging from 160-170- over 90-100 ) blood pressure about 3 and a half months after Aortic Valve replacement. ( Bicuspid Valve ) All seemed to be going well, back at work ( slowly ) walking & running... Read more.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Is your pressure high at home as well as in the doctor's office? I definitely have some high pressures in doctor's offices since my surgery. But at home, they are always below 130 systolic. The funny thing is, before all the open heart/aneurysm drama, I had normal BP in doctors... Read more.

Sandy Laine

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

I almost posted this same question yesterday - I'm just about four months out - and my blood pressure started being higher 3-4 weeks ago. Can't help with what happens after this point - will be interested to see if others can. I am trying restorative yoga and meditation/relaxation breathing... Read more.

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Thanks Marie & Sandy - I am trying hard myself with the exercise and marie I have the white coat sydrome on top of everything else always had ( even the thought of a white can put my BP up ) , and yes I have started to get these... Read more.

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Hello Patrick, Might be the change of medications. One never knows, so best to advise your physician.

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Thanks bonnie - yep thats whats happening - keeping in touch with the medical guys.

Bob Fessler

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

Patrick, about 4 months after surgery (surgery last July) I noticed that I also had high blood pressure that I did not have before AVR surgery. I'm now on 5mg Ramipril and my blood pressure is fine. Maybe it is a side effect for some people after surgery?

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (February 10, 2018)

Thank you Bob over this past few days its starting to get in line again - appreciate your reply very helpful.

Patrick Loy posted a photo

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

Think this is a pretty neat scar - Surgeon was Alastair Graham from Belfast.

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Jennifer McInerney

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

Great scar. Once it's healed you will barely see it. Your pin up career is about to start. Keep smiling and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

Thanks Jennifer - its getting better by the day - hope all is going well for you - its a most definetly a journey with a difference - but certainly not complaining .

Barbara Wood

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

Mine is barely visible, but I'm very proud of it! Best recovery wishes!

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (January 24, 2018)

Thank you Barbara I am also very proud to have come through this whole experience

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (February 7, 2018)

That IS a great scar!

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8 years ago (January 2, 2018)

2 brothers my mother Margaret at 78 & bernie sean's wife all very supportive at week 9 after surgery

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Barbara Wood

8 years ago (January 3, 2018)

That's a wonderful looking family...your brother is a George Clooney look alike!

Patrick Loy

8 years ago (January 4, 2018)

Hi Barbara - thanks for the nice comment , will pass on to martin the George Clooney Comment - he is Based in New York, and he came over to check in on me - we are heading to New York in May - My Wife Ruth is a Stephen... Read more.

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