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Re: Dizzyness
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Re: Dizzyness
by John__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
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
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
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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.
I also experience this, but I haven't had open heart surgery in a few years, and am not on any medicines. Also, I sometimes have blackouts when I stand up too.
Madeline, I have already e-mailed John directly and extended my thought to him. Because John's repair was recent, is probably on some sort of beta blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. The beta blocker will lower his blood pressure and decrease the force of the contraction and reduce the need for blood and oxygen Beta blockers will also reduce blood flow to the extremities...feet and arms.This is done in an effort to lower blood pressure while he heals. He should get up very slowly and not go from a lying position straight to a stand up position. He should give his body time to adjust to the drugs. His doctor after examination may even decrease the dosage. In your case blacking out and having severe symptoms after a two year period and not being on any drugs I feel warrant a doctors visit.Have your blood pressure taken. Hope all will go well....mario
Dear Mario
That was my feeling also, but John states he is not on any medications.
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.
Hi again,
I'm repeating my clarification because I used my e-mail name (jb111) instead of my name (John) earlier.
The clarification is I'm on no medications after my mitral repair. My pulse is steady and regular at 78-86, and aside from the occasional dizziness on standing (usually from a prone position) I have no symptoms at all. As a matter of fact, if I didn't have an incision scar and some residual soreness, I wouldn't know I had surgery 33 days ago.
Thanks again,
John
I get dizzy with exercise, but today I had a blackout during my exercising. What should I do?
Dear GES
Loss of consciousness while exercising can be a sign of very severe heart disease. You should call your doctor's office immediately so you can be evaluated.
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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