A member asked:

22 year old female..had mitral valve repair done been two months since had surgery..feeling shortness of breath sitting down.is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

SOB: Generally you shouldn't be short of breath but your dr. Knows far about your specific status and you should have this shortness of breath discussion with your dr.

Answered 10/29/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Abnormal: But not uncommon. See your surgeon. May want chest x-ray and echo to be sure of function and fluid status.

Answered 11/1/2013

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