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How To Cure The Clogging Of Valve?
I had my Aortic valve replaced 5 years ago with a mechanical valve. I just had an echocardiogram done and the doctor tells me that my valve is starting to clogged up. I was very stunned so I really didn't ask any questions. Is there any meds or anything I can do to fix this or do I have to have another surgery? If so, valve replacement? Any other information is appreciated. Thanks.
Tue, 31 May 2016
Hello , The answer of this depends on the mechanism by which the clogging has occurred.
But by all means you should visit your cardiologist at the earliest as if in the early course, the reason for clogging is a blood clot which can be treated with medication. This can save you from a big surgery at a later date .
So with all reports do visit your doctor . Also if it's mechanical Valve make sure that your INR is in therapeutic range between 2.5 to 3.5 .
Hoping I could help .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody,
But by all means you should visit your cardiologist at the earliest as if in the early course, the reason for clogging is a blood clot which can be treated with medication. This can save you from a big surgery at a later date .
So with all reports do visit your doctor . Also if it's mechanical Valve make sure that your INR is in therapeutic range between 2.5 to 3.5 .
Hoping I could help .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody,
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