Re: Dizzyness

Posted By John on July 11, 1999 at 10:13:36
I had a mitral valve repair operation at CCF on June 9th (4 1/2 weks ago). My recovery has been unremarkable so far, but in the last day or two I've noticed some lightheadedness when I stand up. It never last more than a few seconds, and it doesn't happen every time I stand. Is this anything to be worried about?
Thanks,
John

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on July 11, 1999 at 12:26:29
Dear John
Most likely this is due to your blood pressure dropping a little bit when you stand up. This may be due to medications you are taking. I would suggest giving your doctor's office a call tomorrow and go over your medications and dosages.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.

[jb1__0]

Posted By jb111 on July 11, 1999 at 21:43:37
Hi,
Thanks for the quick response. I should have mentioned that I am on no drugs at all, so we can rule that out. My pulse is a steady 80 now (it was 64 before surgery).
I also seem to be very sleepy in the afternoons now, never was before the mitral repair. Still, for the most part I feel great except for a little residual soreness and the dizzyness.
hanks again,
John

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on July 12, 1999 at 07:42:07
Dear John
Other possibilities for your symptoms include anemia (low blood counts) or just being deconditioned after surgery.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.











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