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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Bacterial Endocarditis
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Bacterial Endocarditis
by Jason__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Jason on July 10, 1999 at 09:52:41
Three weeks ago, I had open-heart surgery to replace my aorta valve caused by bacterial endocarditis. There were no significant warning signs to my knowledge. I had injured my back while working about two weeks prior. The usual aches & pains followed. A doctor/friend happened to come by to see how I was doing and had me admitted to the local hospitals emergency room within the hour.
My heart rate was 135 at rest & my ankles had swelled also. Were there any warning signs in the prior few weeks that would have alerted me to this?
My family was informed prior to surgery that because of the severity of infection, that I might not pull through. Thank you.
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Re: Bacterial Endocarditis CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 7/12/1999
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Three weeks ago, I had open-heart surgery to replace my aorta valve caused by bacterial endocarditis. There were no significant warning signs to my knowledge. I had injured my back while working about two weeks prior. The usual aches & pains followed. A doctor/friend happened to come by to see how I was doing and had me admitted to the local hospitals emergency room within the hour.
My heart rate was 135 at rest & my ankles had swelled also. Were there any warning signs in the prior few weeks that would have alerted me to this?
My family was informed prior to surgery that because of the severity of infection, that I might not pull through. Thank you.
Follow Ups:
Re: Bacterial Endocarditis CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 7/12/1999
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