Tissue Avr Done. Started Feeling Dizzy. Should I Be Concerned?

Posted on Fri, 15 Feb 2013

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Question : Hi. My mum had a tissue avr nine weeks ago and has suffered from dizzy spells ever since. Today being a particularly severe one. She has lost her confidence. Bp and hr all ok each time. She was previously asymptomatic prior to surgery so she feels this is a step backwards. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Janette x

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (2 hours later)

Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
I can understand your situation.The spells must have been very terrifying.
9 weeks is good enough time for recovery.Dizzy spells might be due to less blood pumped by the heart to the brain.
It might also be due to ear problems /orthostatic hypotension or vasovagal response.
I think you should consult your cardiac surgeon and a good neurologist for these problems.

If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing your mom a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.

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