Extreme dizziness after AVR

Posted By Dinesh on June 12, 1998 at 03:55:43:







Dear Doctors,
A friend of mine, 68 years old,  underwent AVR operation 3 months back.
After about 2 months he felt dizziness but nothing of a major nature.
2 weeks earlier he found that he could not get up from bed as extreme dizziness
overtook him. However, after some help form other he was able to get to
the hospital where condition of heart was found normal. He was discharged
the next day but re-admitted 5 days later due to same complaint. At this
time a brain scan was carried out but it was found normal. After 3 days of
medication he was discharged.
He still feels dizziness when he tries to lie down and this feeling
persists throughout the night till he is on his feet in
the morning.
The doctor says there is nothing wrong other than postural hypertension.
He is worried about this extreme dizziness. Any info or insight highly
appreciated. Thanks so much.