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    Tissue vs. Mechanical

    Sasi (F) surgery date Nov 22 2010 Age at the time of surgery 48 mitral valve replaced with St. Jude mechanical by Dr.Cohn At Brigham and Young
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    Has anyone had mitral valve repair at Hartford Hospital?

    I am from Hartford but I had my Mitral Valve replacement surgery at Brigham and women's in Boston. My research and my cardiologist suggested that I look into Newyork or Boston. I visited both Mount sinai and Boston and chose Boston. The surgeons at these places perform these type of surgeries on...
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    How Many Still Exercise?

    I walk 30 minutes everyday at lunch time and go on the treadmill on Saturday at the gym. Would like to do some weight training but am not finding the right routine. have lost 13 pounds since surgery which was exactly a year ago. SG MVR And Maze procedure Dr Cohn at Brigham and Womens Hospital...
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    Headaches after reducing Atenolol

    Thanks, For all your replies. I met my cardio yesterday and made him reduce my atenolol to 50 mg . With 75 my heart rate drops down to 55 by the middle of the day and with that I am experiencing a little fatigue and dizziness. He was insistent that 150/90 BP will not result in headaches but I...
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    Headaches after reducing Atenolol

    I am a newbie here and am 10 months into my mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve. I am doing fine most of the time but I seem to be aware of every little pain and ache in my body which takes me to the internet to research. I know that I cannot believe everything I read but just cant...
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    irregular heart rate.sob with exertion, fatigue, post op AVR, MVR 8 weeks post op

    I am nine months into surgery for a mitral Valve replacement and am starting to feel better like my old self. Recovery takes its own time and there is nothing you can do. Dont get fooled by others' recovery, that cannot be your benchmark.Medicines have a lot to do with how you progress. I am...
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    Newbie

    Hi Kumar, I had my mitral valve replaced almost nine months ago at Brigham and Womens aby Dr. Cohn. I am extremely greatful to my surgeon and the nurses who have been extremely caring and professional. You will come out on top .Sending positive vibes your way.
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