Post AVR (mosaic Bio-prothetic)

[shirish315]

I (aged 57) had undergone AVR with medtronic bioprothetic 25mm valve in Jan 2012. Since then I have been on medications and the present medication is as under: Meteprolol 12.5 mg once daily, Aspirin 75 mg once and crestor 10mg once daily.

The echo in June 2012  was taken as one of the doctors expressed that there is faint systolic murmur (though my surgeon stated it is common feature). However, results showed normal function with AVG 12/7. EKG within normal limits. Sr.triglyceride 165 and LDL as well as VLDL are border. BP is 124/82. Heart rate is 76 and weight is 60kg. No specific symptoms. Please advise whether can stop meteprolol to avoid side effects. Is systolic murmur common as indicated by my surgeon? Any measures regarding diet as also suffering from severe acidity

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

As your heart condition is stable, your doctor may not change your medication now. For the acidity you could try lifestyle measures. Take frequent small meals. Eat dinner about two hours before sleeping. Elevate the head end of the bed. Keep a food diary and note down what aggravates your symptoms and avoid them. Ensure to maintain optimum weight by regular exercise. Avoid non steroidal  anti inflammatory medications NSAID's, quit smoking, eliminate alcohol and reduce stress levels. These measures need to be practiced long term for results.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[shirish315]

Thank you so much. I note to follw