Hi everyone,
I had emergency mechanical aortic root replacement (ON-X 27/29) + ascending aorta replacement + Zone 1 arch replacement in May 2022. I have the following problem that I could not find a satisfactory answer although doing lots of research.
When I discharged from the hospital, doctors suggested me to lay down on my back (not on sides) for at least 1 month. During that period, I did not feel a lot my body shakes as my heart beats (very rarely I felt that). However, right now (3 months after the surgery), whenever I lay down on my back, as every heartbeat, my body shakes. Even my head shakes. Not only myself but also my wife feels the shaking when touching my body. When I lay down on my side, I only feel some vein palpitations on my arm which is not disturbing.
A few observations:
- No A-fib or arrhythmia I suffer currently.
- BP seems under control (usually between 12-7 and 13-8)
What do you think is the reason for this problem? Is it mechanical valve itself? or possible effusion around the sternum or aorta or lungs? Is it something common (I mean you experience it as well) or abnormal?
Thanks for the replies in advance.
I had emergency mechanical aortic root replacement (ON-X 27/29) + ascending aorta replacement + Zone 1 arch replacement in May 2022. I have the following problem that I could not find a satisfactory answer although doing lots of research.
When I discharged from the hospital, doctors suggested me to lay down on my back (not on sides) for at least 1 month. During that period, I did not feel a lot my body shakes as my heart beats (very rarely I felt that). However, right now (3 months after the surgery), whenever I lay down on my back, as every heartbeat, my body shakes. Even my head shakes. Not only myself but also my wife feels the shaking when touching my body. When I lay down on my side, I only feel some vein palpitations on my arm which is not disturbing.
A few observations:
- No A-fib or arrhythmia I suffer currently.
- BP seems under control (usually between 12-7 and 13-8)
What do you think is the reason for this problem? Is it mechanical valve itself? or possible effusion around the sternum or aorta or lungs? Is it something common (I mean you experience it as well) or abnormal?
Thanks for the replies in advance.