question: I had Mitral Valve Repair almost one year ago as well as 1 Bypass.  I have returned to relatively noithrmal life. I am 62 years old. Recently I have been experiencing shortness of breath with very little exertion,  ie walking the stairs up to our bedroom.  I also feel a sharp pain in my lower left chest cavity when I take a deep breath. I feel a tightness in my chest when I lift my arm up over my head. Not a tightness light heart attack but it feels like I may have adhesions in or near the surgical area. Are these reasons for alarm?