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I have a 5 month checkup next week. Did the echo to get ready for the check and of course the tech wouldn't even give me the slightest clue what the results were looking like. Naturally I am worried. Last time I had an echo it started the whole process of learning that I had a bicuspid valve and...

I had AVR back in June. Any reason why I shouldnt get my flu shot this year?

I'm 2 1/2 months post-op and have developed this weird breathing issue. Im taking Coreg CR and Lisinipril for BP. Every once in awhile I just have to take a huge deep breath. I dont get winded or short of breath. I do my cardio just fine. Doctors says its not a side effect of the meds and that...

So, Im two weeks post op and all is going well. I have question for the group about the site where the heart-lung machine was connected. My was near the left side of the groin area. It still feels tender and in a tiny area slightly numb. Anyone else have this experience? How long did it take for...

Saw my cardiologist one week after surgery. Says that I now have a clear heart murmur. Before surgery, the heart murmur was barely audible. He says that the murmur is the result of the anatomy of the heart changing. I figured that the heart murmur would go away after the surgery. Anyone else...

Wanted to report that I got home yesterday. Surgery on Friday lasted 4 hours and I was able to have the minimally invasive surgery. Very little pain but am achy. Still getting use to the increased activity from all the bed rest in the hospital. Major hot flushes. Thanks for the positive vibes

Been lurking around for some time now and the information on here has been helpful and confusing. BAV replacement surgery on June 12th. Dr Joseph Lamelas is my surgeon here in Miami and will determine day of surgery whether I have the minimal invasive or more traditional surgery.