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Hello doctor. I just had heart surgery to repair mitral valve and ligament connection 3 weeks ago and have been discharged from the hospital. After 5 days of surgery, her heart beat stably, but on the 6th day, her heart beat faster after every time she walked or sat up. But when I lay down for about 30 minutes, my heart gradually stabilized. I discussed this situation with the surgeon and the doctor said there was no problem. However, every time my heart beats fast, I still feel very tired. So, doctor, is my condition after surgery normal or abnormal?
I would like to thank you.
Hoang Thi Tinh (1960)
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Hello.
The results of mitral valve repair surgery depend on the following main factors:
Degree of heart failure before surgery Pulmonary artery pressure before surgery The condition of valve damage and valve repair technique is thorough or not still open. In addition, the results also depend on a number of other factors: age, other comorbidities, infection status...
According to the content in your question, the chances of you having heart failure are more or less. If heart failure is simply due to mitral regurgitation, after radical repair, heart failure will gradually improve. Before releasing you from the hospital, the surgeon did a thorough examination and found your condition to be stable. However, you still need to monitor, if you notice an increasing tachycardia, a lot of fatigue, and especially with shortness of breath, palpitations, fever, you must notify the surgeon immediately.
Thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Bang Phong - Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology cum Head of Heart Failure Clinic - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
