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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Robert Osmachenko posted an update

6 years ago (November 15, 2019)

I had a discussion with my new dentist about pre-medicating prior to any dental work including cleanings. How much do you take and does this mean all "dental work". Does anybody have any experience with this after undergoing valve replacement?

Judy S

Hi Robert, you do need to take an antibiotic prior to any dental cleaning or procedure to make sure that no bacteria gets into your system. My cardiologist gave me a prescription, but your dentist might be able to do it too.

Marie Myers

The usual dose is 2 grams of amoxicillin. If you are truly allergic to penicillin, then you will probably get clindamycin. I am not sure of the dose on the clindamycin, but your dentist will know the dose. I take the amoxicillin before any dental cleaning, or a procedure such... Read more.

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella

I take 600 mg Clindamycin 1 hr before any dental procedure that could cause the gums to bleed including cleanings, fillings, etc.

Susan Lynn

The American Heart Association has changed their recommendations over the years. I used to take antibiotics 3 days before and after dental procedures back in the 80s because I had a diagnosis of mv prolapse. Here's the latest info. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/infective-endocarditis

Infective Endocarditis

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/infective-endocarditis

Infective endocarditis (IE), also called bacterial endocarditis (BE).

Rose Madura

I take 2000 mg of amoxicillin 1 hour prior to any dental procedure.

Robert Osmachenko

Thank you, very much Judy, Marie, Valerie, Susan and Rose. I will not question the practice. Take care.

Catie B

I take 600 mg clindamycin...

Robert Osmachenko

Thank you, Catie.

Robert Osmachenko posted an update

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

I read Pat B. journal about carrying his card or not and this brought up a lot of stuff for me. 1) The realization that I am now a heart patient. 2) Will I be treated differently? 3) What will the future hold? Bill C. I have put the card... Read more.

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Nancy D

I know of what you speak. I too am now a heart patient. Quite the realization! I try not to dwell on it, but it is always under the surface. I recently started a new job, and although they know that last year I had a surgery, no one knows... Read more.

Eleanor R

I think my daughter is like your golf friends, she is often more concerned about me than I am. One thing I learned from one of the lecture classes at cardiac rehab, is there is a difference among heart patients, especially between those with a new valve and those that... Read more.

Robert Osmachenko

Thank you Nancy and thank you Eleanor. Just wanted to share my thoughts on the road ahead and glad you replied.

Barrett Burris

I'm new to this site. Can you tell me more about this card? I will be having surgery soon to repair or replace a bicuspid heart valve and ascending aortic aneurysm. Thank you.

Nancy D

Barrett- if you receive a new valve, either tissue (cow, pig) or mechanical - you receive a card in the mail the size of your driver's license telling folks what is implanted in your heart. Pacemaker/defibrilators have a card as well. Cataract patients receive a card for the lens in... Read more.

Barrett Burris

Thank you Nancy.

Emily Rowley

Smart thinking about your medical information. I don't always have my wallet on me and I wondered if they check in people's wallets.

Robert Osmachenko posted an update

11 years ago (March 17, 2015)

I learned about the benefits of the CPAP machine from Greg J. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and I used mine recently based on his comments about forcing air into the lungs. You see, I was having pain and pressure in my chest area and couldn't figure it... Read more.

Dan D.

I haven't heard about a CPAP machine. Is this different from an Incentive Spirometer? I haven't head surgery but want to be prepared. Where did you get it?

Terry Shermeister

Robert thanks for your prayers and words of wisdom! Each day I feel so fortunate to me so many caring and sensitive people who truly matter. You are one.

Peggy Whitecotton

A cpap machine is used for people who have sleep apnea. Many people who are not heart patients can have sleep apnea,.. I had to use one 4 years before my heart surgery. An incentive Spirometer is a device that you use to breath into to help expand and clear... Read more.

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