Hi,
Thanks for your time and expertise.
An echo run in the second trimester of my third pregnancy showed mild to moderate insufficiency in the aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves. (I had been experiencing angina-like symptoms and irregular heartbeats). By the end of my third trimester, I felt worse than I ever had in my life -- breathing difficulties, etc.
During Labor, my BP kept dropping below 80/40. The doctor prescribed Epinephrine, both via shots in my hip and the drip. (I had an Epidural). I haven't shared the "episode" with my cardiologist yet, and am wondering if I should. What could cause the continual drop in BP? I thought BP went up during Labor?
During my 3-day stay in the hospital my BP was continually low, as was my heartrate -- 30's and 40's. At one point, the nurse actually asked if I had a Will and whether I was an organ donor. (I had fainted after standing up; she said my lips had turned white).
I'm a thin, otherwise fit 36 year old but wondering if I should be more agressive about my cardio care, tests, etc.
The happy news is that I delivered a healthy 7 lb. boy!
Thanks,
KKG