A member asked:

Dd 1.5 yrs undergone mod pmvsd surgical closure 48 hrs ago. hr is still around 150.no other problem except slightly laboured breathing. advice plz?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hard to interpret: Notify heart surgeon of any unexpected respiratory symptoms following surgery and for those involving the heart in particular. This is because labored breathing could be from blood backing up into the lungs from heart failure. Review the post-op instructions/expectations and notify the surgical team for advice if this possibility has not been discussed.

Answered 7/3/2015

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