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Need Treatment For Fluid Around The Heart.

I had Mitral Valve replacement three months ago since then I have had a fib on a continuos basis. My heart rate is constintely high between 107-138 now blood pressure is high again. Today after seeing my doctor I was placed on a heart monitor for the 5th time. I will go for another echocardiogram on Monday. After listening to my chest and hearing all my symptoms my doctor thinks I have fluid around my heart what can be done if that's true.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Post mitral valve replacement surgery, if there is fluid around heart it is called peri cardinal effusion. If it is more , then requires tapping. If fluid overload, diuretics do help.
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Need Treatment For Fluid Around The Heart.

Post mitral valve replacement surgery, if there is fluid around heart it is called peri cardinal effusion. If it is more , then requires tapping. If fluid overload, diuretics do help.