
I Have MERSA. What Are Signs Of A Bad Heart

I would explain as follows:
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that in such case, if a heart valve is compromised (heart valve endocarditis has occurred), there are several signs that could help raise suspicions on this disorder:
- fatigue
- high fever
- shortness of breath
- palpitations
- night sweats
- chest pain when breathing
- cutaneous rash and joint pain.
A heart murmur can be heard in auscultation by the doctor.
In such case, a cardiac ultrasound should be performed, in order to examine the heart valve. If necessary a transesophageal cardiac ultrasound may be needed, in order to examine better the heart valves.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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