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Tuesday, November 03, 2009 maritza polanco asks

Q: how much medicine that I might need after the pacemaker surgery

i had an open heart surgery last year. they replaced my mistral and aorty valves for mechanical valves.  because of the I have an arrythmia or atrial fibrilation Now i need a pacemaker.  did I will have to take more medicine.  I  am diabetis, Hypotharoid,  

 

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11/10/09 6:17pm

Hi Maritza,

 

This all depends on your specific situation.  I recommend consulting with your physician so you know what to expect.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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