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How Long Can One Survive With Severe/moderately Leaking Heart Valve?
how long can you live with one severely leaking heart valve and another moderately leaking heart valve? 86 year old woman strong heart muscle over all good health. she has been in the hospital twice in the last 2 months with fluid build up. thank you for your input.
Thu, 7 May 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Valve leakage on heart depends on the which valve it is affected and how much is the severity.
Depending on the above factors we can decide the management.
But overall with mild leakage on right side of the heart valves patient survives better.
Some swelling and edema of the body is common but this will be corrected medicinally.
You can take some home physiotherapy exercise it will help correct the edema.
Avoid excessive salt intake, this will compromise the edema further.
Rest all the medication needs to be taken on the time.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM
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How Long Can One Survive With Severe/moderately Leaking Heart Valve?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Valve leakage on heart depends on the which valve it is affected and how much is the severity. Depending on the above factors we can decide the management. But overall with mild leakage on right side of the heart valves patient survives better. Some swelling and edema of the body is common but this will be corrected medicinally. You can take some home physiotherapy exercise it will help correct the edema. Avoid excessive salt intake, this will compromise the edema further. Rest all the medication needs to be taken on the time. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM