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Hi My Dad Had A Valve Replacement Set Up For

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jan 2020
Question: Hi my dad had a valve replacement set up for next week.but he had water around his lungs.they had to cancel the procedure.he had a little blood in the water.he short of breath and he needs the replacement.they have to get results first.before they do anything.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would agree with his doctor's decision.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I passed carefully through your question and would agree with his doctor decision on treating first the water in his lungs, which could be caused by an infection or heart failure.

This would help optimise his respiratory function and thus improve his physical performance and also surgery outcome.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (51 minutes later)
They found cancer cells now
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

In such case, it would be necessary determine the origin of those cancer cells.

A total body CT scan with IV contrast in necessary, coupled with citological exam of the cancer cells, in order to determine their primary origin.

In such case, the primary goal would be treating the cancer, as valve replacement would be useless, in case of an aggressive or advanced stage cancer.

The benefits of surgery should outweigh its risks, but a possible cancer, makes everything more difficult and the decision should be taken based on the type and stage of the cancer.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
They did a bone scan.is cancer cells worse than a tumor? Can it be cured?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Cancer is a kind of malign tumor. The fact that it can be cured or not depends on the type of cancer ( there are different types of cancer, with different degrees of aggressiveness) and how much it is spread in the body (if there is presence of metastasis). Localized cancer can be removed by surgery, while disseminated cancer is very difficult to treat (usually chemotherapy or radiation therapy).

You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Hi My Dad Had A Valve Replacement Set Up For

Brief Answer: I would agree with his doctor's decision. Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to Ask a Doctor service! I passed carefully through your question and would agree with his doctor decision on treating first the water in his lungs, which could be caused by an infection or heart failure. This would help optimise his respiratory function and thus improve his physical performance and also surgery outcome. Hope you will find this answer helpful! I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need! Kind regards, Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist