Hello all. I am looking for some similar experiences. I had a robotic mitral valve repair about 2 months ago. Apparently it went well and after a week I was ...Read more
Hello all. I am looking for some similar experiences. I had a robotic mitral valve repair about 2 months ago. Apparently it went well and after a week I was almost completely normal. The main persisting problem is the high resting heart rate, in the 90s. It's not improving after 2 months. I started exercising, but it's difficult when the resting heart rate is so high. My general cardiologist, who is now in charge of me, was not in favor of medication to lower the heart rate (not sure why, the notion is that it will be reduced in time. Any recommendations? Experience with medication? The second problem is that after 2 months, I occasionally have pain and discomfort in the upper body, from chest, to shoulder, then back. It's not consistent, but it comes for a day or so and then goes away or moves to another spot. It's almost like the whole body is super sensitive now. It's also worrisome, but I don't even where to start explaining to a cardiologist, which likely might refer me to a pulmonologist or someone else. Any similar experience?
Thanks everyone.
Susan Lynn Elevated heart rate is normal. Most doctors would put you on Metoprolol to lower it, but it makes ... Read more
Susan Lynn Elevated heart rate is normal. Most doctors would put you on Metoprolol to lower it, but it makes most people feel tired and sluggish. If you're concerned, you can always get another opinion. It sounds like your doc is optimistic that it will reduce on its own.
The sensitivity is also not unusual. I had minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and had all kinds of sensations throughout the first year of recovery. Nerve regeneration takes time and I think we underestimate what kind of manipulation is involved in these less-invasive techniques. If you're concerned, a call to your surgeon's office may be a good first step. Wishing you all the best!
J Alexander Lassally Yes, a beta blocker sounds advised for a period of time to slow that rapid HR. Very common to take. W ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Yes, a beta blocker sounds advised for a period of time to slow that rapid HR. Very common to take. What would be the reason not to from your Drs? I see Portland on your record. Did you have Dr Molloy do it?
Good luck !
Kathy Ozio I also had minimally invasive MV repair over a year ago. Had a high resting heart rate, even though o ... Read more
Kathy Ozio I also had minimally invasive MV repair over a year ago. Had a high resting heart rate, even though on meds, was worried also, but it passed. From reading all the posts here, it is very common. You are still early in recovery. And ditto what Susan said, it takes a good year for all the nerves and sensations to go away. I still have some numbness on my side. Always call your doc if you feel there's something not right, and don't feel bad about asking them.
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The main persisting problem is the high resting heart rate, in the 90s. It's not improving after 2 months. I started exercising, but it's difficult when the resting heart rate is so high. My general cardiologist, who is now in charge of me, was not in favor of medication to lower the heart rate (not sure why, the notion is that it will be reduced in time. Any recommendations? Experience with medication?
The second problem is that after 2 months, I occasionally have pain and discomfort in the upper body, from chest, to shoulder, then back. It's not consistent, but it comes for a day or so and then goes away or moves to another spot. It's almost like the whole body is super sensitive now. It's also worrisome, but I don't even where to start explaining to a cardiologist, which likely might refer me to a pulmonologist or someone else. Any similar experience?
Thanks everyone.
The sensitivity is also not unusual. I had minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and had all kinds of sensations throughout the first year of recovery. Nerve regeneration takes time and I think we underestimate what kind of manipulation is involved in these less-invasive techniques. If you're concerned, a call to your surgeon's office may be a good first step. Wishing you all the best!
I see Portland on your record. Did you have Dr Molloy do it?
Good luck !