The patient is a 26-year-old female with a past medical history significant for Hodgkin's lymphoma, splenectomy, asthma, and history of tobacco use, who presented to our service with symptoms of congestive heart failure. She underwent an elective mitral valvuloplasty on November, 2003, with size 26 Cosgrove-Edwards ring and vegectomy, where epinephrine was used to maintain proper pressure and subsequently weaned off. On postoperative day #1, diuresis was increased and a low dose beta blocker was started, which she tolerated well. Baby aspirin and Neurontin 300 mg q.d. were also begun. The patient was discharged to home with VNA assistance with follow up recommendations and medications including enteric-coated aspirin 81 mg p.o. q.d., Colace 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. x 7 days, Lasix 60 mg p.o. q.d., ibuprofen 800 mg p.o. q.8h. p.r.n. pain, Lopressor 25 mg p.o. t.i.d., Niferex 150 mg p.o. b.i.d., Atrovent nebulizer 0.5 mg nebulized q.i.d., Neurontin 300 mg p.o. q.d., K-Dur 30 mEq p.o. q.d. to be discontinued or decreased if Lasix dose is changed, and Flovent 44 mcg/inh b.i.d. The patient was also consulted with the Department of Neurology for persistent numbness and tingling of the left lower extremity, for which Neurontin 300 mg q.d. was prescribed. With aggressive diuresis, the patient was able to regain her postoperative weight and by the day of discharge was 1.7 kilograms below her preoperative weight. The patient is anticipated to return to her full preoperative level of independent functioning with continued cardiovascular rehabilitation and VNA assistance.
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ibuprofen 800 mg p.o. q.8h. p.r.n. pain, Lopressor 25 mg p.o. t.i.d.,