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What Is The Best Treatment For Enlargement Of Heart With 20% Block ?
My father is 71 he has 20% heart blocks and also Doctor in Hyderabad said heart enlarged and infection in pipes. hence blocks cannot be cleared and has to lead a new born baby life. He has diabetes (under control) and parkinsons problem. Please advise if any treatment possible as I am very worried of him. Please help me doctor. Thanks
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
Hi,thanks for query.please take him to a cardiologist for assessment,Get his echo done and they he will guide you.Normally with time he can develop his capacity.Do not confined him to bed,this will lead to more problems.There are some cardiac rehabilitation centers,this centers will improve his exercise tolerance and help him to live better.bye.
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