Question:
Is breathlessness normal after AVR?
Three weeks after aortic valve replacement, I get spells of breathlessness upon standing…even walking slowly. Is this normal?
Submitted by Janet from Los Angeles on 01/19/2014
Answer:
by J. Michael Duncan, MD This may or may not be normal depending on a number of factors. You should consult your cardiologist and let him/her assess you.
