Heart Surgery, Lisinopril and symptoms

[AdamJames157]

Hi all,

I am waiting on heart surgery after being diagnosed with severely leaking aortic valve back in Dec 2021.

I have an enlarged heart as a result but my ejection fraction was 64% at the time of the MRI (Feb 2022).

My main symptoms are visible neck pulsations that I can also feel in my groin and other areas where the pulse can sometimes be felt.

Moreover, my heartbeat is much more pronounced and I can feel it beating away. It makes it difficult to sleep at times.

I have also had some pain in my left ribs/ back.

Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms?

I am currently on Lisinopril 10mg a day which is keeping my blood pressure in the region of 135/65.

Before that I had high blood pressure for years and complained to my GP about it persistently but was ignored. I think due to my age as I’m 32 (30 at the time).

If anyone is willing to share their experience then it would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes,

Adam