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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 7, 2022

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Tracy Chang got a guestbook from George Gardopee
2 years ago (July 12, 2023)
Hi Tracy. A few weeks ago you asked if my rest heart rate spiked when I reduced my metoprolol dosage. I think I have the answer. Near the end of June I reduced the dosage from 25 mg to 12.5 mg per day (half pill). Two weeks later I stopped... Read more.
❤️ Louise Moore reacted to this
Geoege, thank you for sharing this info with me. I can feel heart palpatation even when I am on Metoprolol 25mg. I just had event monitor for one month but will not know the results until my next cardiologist visit in Aug. I will then ask him if I can... Read more.
Tracy - I can almost assure you it's Metoprolol that makes you feel tired. I'm on 100 mg of the extended release and my heart rate is usually in the 50s. The sad thing is, I've gotten used to side effects over the years I've been on it. I would... Read more.
Tracy Chang got a guestbook from Lilian Peã±A
3 years ago (July 8, 2022)
Hi Tracy😊I hope you’re doing great now, though still in a complete healing stage. Like you, I’ve been diagnosed with RHD last December 2021 before Christmas and was undergone open heart surgery last March 10, 2022. Aortic and mitral valve replacement due to stenosis and regurgitation. My symptoms are palpitations... Read more.
🥰 Susan Lynn reacted to this
Lilian, Good to know you are doing well. I am recovering and take lots of rest between activities.

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