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Pauline Lant posted an update

9 years ago (April 30, 2017)

Had my second mitral valve surgery in less than2 years on April 18th, and home from the hospital. I was in much better health than for the first surgery, but now want to start a regular and progressive exercise routine. Does anyone have guidelines on how much exercise to do... Read more.

Steve Farthing

Well you could go to the Golden Rec Center or join a cardiac rehab program but probably need clearance from your doc first in either case. Sounds like you are doing really well.

Catie B

Pauline, while I was in cardiac rehab, they didn't want my heart rate to climb higher than 30 points above its resting rated. You may want to keep an eye on that. Rest as often as you need to and don't push too hard at first. Your doctor should be... Read more.

Pauline Lant posted an update

9 years ago (March 31, 2017)

I am interested in any advise or experience with having a second open heart surgery to replace a prosthetic valve with a mechanical valve, as well as surgery to repair an ASD. Does anyone have experience with home testing for using anticoagulants?

Anonymous

I have one and it is about the same as a blood sugar test for diabetics. You do a finger prick for a drop of blood, put the blood on the test strip and the machine takes the reading. I go online and enter the reading and its sent to... Read more.

Pauline Lant

Thanks! Good to hear that it is easily done. How frequently does the dose have to be adjusted? Also good to hear it can be covered by insurance, after the deductible is reached!

Anonymous

After my surgery (mitral valve repair) it was being adjusted weekly and took about two months to stabilize. I've taken warfarin for over twenty years when I had a minor stroke and then a heart attack two years later, up till surgery it was only adjusted up once due to... Read more.

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