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Can someone with a mechanical valve can work as an MRI Tech? I am looking for a career change.

I went and obtained my echo report from almost 4 months ago. I would like input and opinions from everyone, because I can not read this. I havent been the same since surgery almost 2 years ago. The doctors just keep telling me that everything looks "fine". Maybe I can get more honest info from...

I am coming up on 22 months post surgery with a bovine aortic valve, and my everyday lifestyle is much worse than before surgery. I am very lucky that I did not have any major complications. As a matter of fact, I had no complications, even up until now. What I am talking about is that my...

I'm 18 months out of AVR surgery. I had a bovine valve implanted and Dacron graft for aneurysm repair. I scheduled an MRI for my neck and back for today. 2 weeks ago I had received a call back from my surgeons office(not the surgeon himself) saying that it was fine to have MRIs done. I also...

Did u ever hear of aortic dissection AFTER it was repaired or replaced during surgery? I'm wondering if that happens? I'm not as educated on these topics as I should be. I guess new aneurysms can form over time, right?

I had AVR 10 months ago with a bovine valve with a Dacron graft. I went to sleep on Sunday night fine, and woke up Monday morning with chest and shoulder pain, and shortness of breath. Hand is also a little numb and painful. It continued straight thru into Tuesday, so I went to the ER. There I...

Four days ago I woke up with tingling and weakness on the upper left side of my body. It's from the middle of my upper back, thru my entire shoulder, and down my arm into my fingertips. Its also in the left side of my chest. I am also very cold lately with a lot of chills. It's very mild, but...

I had an echo done 6 weeks after AVR, and my EF was at 50%. I just had my next one done at 7 months post AVR, and my EF is now at 70%. I'm not sure what is was prior to surgery, but I am curious to find out. Is a jump like this even possible? Is it common after AVR? I actually asked the dr if...

I'm roughly 19 weeks out of AVR, with a bovine valve. I am going out tmrw with my friends and am looking to drink. At most, I've had around 5 beers at one time, and felt fine during n after since surgery. I'm looking to have around 12 beers over an 8 hour period tmrw. I'm wondering if this is...

Ever since awakening from surgery, 4 months ago, I had experienced constant bouts of "air hunger".......not getting enough air, especially on a mouth inhale for a deep breath. My chest feels as if I NEED a deep breath. So I try to take a deep inhale and fail to accomplish it. Then it seems...

I just received my blood test results from 3 days ago. My BNP was 132. The normal range is <100. I had AVR 12 weeks ago. This is my first time taking this test, so I have nothing to compare it to. I will call my dr tmrw to ask him. Is this heart failure? Could this be an effect from...

Im 11 weeks out of AVR and aorta replacement and I still cant breathe correctly. This isnt something that comes and goes. This is something that has been a constant since I awoke from surgery. I need some help from people on here that may have experienced something similiar to these...

Im 10 weeks out of AVR surgery and I still cant breathe correctly. Here are my symptoms: - I inhale much better thru my nose. My mouth inhale is mainly where the problem lies. - When I try to take a "deep" breath, it doesnt get all the way to the top of the breath. It comes back down and...

Im sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but Im trying to get a grip on how my next 12-18 months will go after just having AVR 18 days ago. I know I should take 1 day at a time, but I cant help but wonder about the future. 1) What are some of the biggest complications or setbacks associated with AVR...

I am both ecsatic and horrific that I got released from my surgery today. Went in on Tuesday morning, and got home today Monday afternoon.....for a total of 6 days. I am having problems, but not for ordinary things. Let me list them. 1) The hospital was easy. I was on so many drugs that im...