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Used Bovine Valve Replacement Surgery. Having Pain, Lethargic And Decreased Breathing. On Cumodine For Blood Clots. Suggest?

My brother=in-law, age 81 had valve replacement surgery (they used a bovine valve) on july 9th, 2013. he has been recovering, but experiencing pain in his right side. he is on cumodine for blood clots, but his count has gone up,he is lethargic and his breathing has decreased. his family doctor is concerned and has ordered more blood work and chest xrays
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
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     Usually, coumadin is not given for tissue valves... That he is receiving coumadin means there are other issues apart from the valve - typical example is Atrial Fibrillation...
     Pain and decreased breathing may mean several things in such a situation – Dressler’s / Bleeding / Infection / Heart failure and so on...
     In addition to ECG & X-ray, ECHOcardiogram / LABORATORY work-up – may also be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
     The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Used Bovine Valve Replacement Surgery. Having Pain, Lethargic And Decreased Breathing. On Cumodine For Blood Clots. Suggest?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Usually, coumadin is not given for tissue valves... That he is receiving coumadin means there are other issues apart from the valve - typical example is Atrial Fibrillation... Pain and decreased breathing may mean several things in such a situation – Dressler’s / Bleeding / Infection / Heart failure and so on... In addition to ECG & X-ray, ECHOcardiogram / LABORATORY work-up – may also be necessary for further assessment and assistance. The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck