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Suggest Treatment For Leaky Heart Valve

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Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2015
Question: m y name is XXXX and I have a leaking heart valve what the fixes on this problem.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Which valve is this? Do you have any symptoms?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this leaky valve and all the inconveniences this must have caused you. Not all leaky valves need immediate fixes. What is most important is the extend of the leak and whether it affects your activities or not If it is small and has no symptoms that limit your daily activities, most common approach is to monitor and us drugs. If it affects a major valves and has serious symptoms, you will need to get it fixed and preferably through surgery.

For now, I will ike to know what heart valve we are talking of and what the extend of the leak is. I will review this added information before making firm recommendations and suggestions to you.

I hope to hear from you t your earliest convenience and do wish you well.
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Suggest Treatment For Leaky Heart Valve

Brief Answer: Which valve is this? Do you have any symptoms? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this leaky valve and all the inconveniences this must have caused you. Not all leaky valves need immediate fixes. What is most important is the extend of the leak and whether it affects your activities or not If it is small and has no symptoms that limit your daily activities, most common approach is to monitor and us drugs. If it affects a major valves and has serious symptoms, you will need to get it fixed and preferably through surgery. For now, I will ike to know what heart valve we are talking of and what the extend of the leak is. I will review this added information before making firm recommendations and suggestions to you. I hope to hear from you t your earliest convenience and do wish you well.