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Had mitral valve repair for leaking valve two months after surgery still some shortness of breath cardio examined said everything looks fine..normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Probably: Echo is the best to spot any leakage or dysfunction. Takes a while to recover even when perfect. Anemia, deconditioning , lung damage. Cardiac rehab can help with monitoring and feeling secure.

Answered 10/26/2013

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