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Suggest Remedy For Leaky Heart Valves
I have three leaky heart valves, I just had two leaky heart valves in the past two years and now I have three. I am very swollen all the time and tired, i was hospitalized last month and i need to see a Dr. I want o know if its possible that i need surgery, because my heart has enlarged. I and a 36 yr old female.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
hi
two leaky valves nad the third one affected, body swelling is the most common complication with decreased pumping function of the heart
, you should get proper evaluation from the cardiologist
echocardiography to evaluate the regurgitant fraction, left ventricular function evaluation, & regional wall abnormalities should be ruled out properly
then only you can under go double valve replacement surgery
you have to take the medications properly
take care
two leaky valves nad the third one affected, body swelling is the most common complication with decreased pumping function of the heart
, you should get proper evaluation from the cardiologist
echocardiography to evaluate the regurgitant fraction, left ventricular function evaluation, & regional wall abnormalities should be ruled out properly
then only you can under go double valve replacement surgery
you have to take the medications properly
take care
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