How does marijuana affect aortic valve disease? Is there a difference between smoking it and ingesting it as far as it concerns the aortic valve? YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

My husband, age 41, had an aortic valve replacement and ascending aorta graft for a large aneurysm last Monday. He wants to resume smoking marijuana after discharge. He has used it in small amounts ... View answer

I recently had an open heart surgery, specifically I had my aortic valve replaced with a St. Judes ... for you is is it a bad idea to resume smoking marijuana at anytime? I am 26 weigh about 275 and am... View answer

What are the benefits of an On-x aortic valve replacement versus the traditional St. XXXXXXX aortic valve? Is one more quiet than the other? How about the need for blood thinners? ... View answer

What are the symptoms of severe aortic valve failure? ... View answer

Hi Dr. Prabhakar Koregol, I am a 19 year old cardiac patient, followed for Bicuspid aortic valve stenosis since birth. Very active, no other known health issues. I am now 4 weeks post-op from aortic... View answer

I will soon be facing aortic valve replacement. I desperately wish to avoid using opioid meds post-surgery. As a current recreational marijuana user (vaporizing only, not smoking,) I d prefer to at... View answer

hello, i have a bicuspid aortic valve with mild to moderate AI, i am 21yrs old, physically fit, I ... away. I was also prescribed medical marijuana for crohn s disease, and I was wondering if it is ok... View answer

24 Yr. old male: I have a bicuspid aortic valve and a coarctation of the aorta. I am also being ... rate is usually around 55-65. My question is: I use marijuana fairly regularly (once every other day... View answer

Does using marijuana effect mild aortic valve regurgitation murmur. What would be the worst case scenario if you only used a few times and a few times in the future. I am aloud to run, lift, and do ... View answer