Question:

Is breathlessness normal after AVR?

Three weeks after aortic valve replacement, I get spells of breathlessness upon standing…even walking slowly. Is this normal?

Submitted by Janet from Los Angeles on 01/19/2014

Answer:
by J. Michael Duncan, MD

This may or may not be normal depending on a number of factors. You should consult your cardiologist and let him/her assess you.