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How long does an artificial valve in a mitral valve replacement patient work? Does it have any duration after which its time span would cease? What happens or what is the next step in such a patient? Does another open heart surgery is required or are there any alternatives?

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Yes generally it last for 10 to 15 yrs ... You hav to hav a check up regularly and if valve degenerates it will require replacement . Mostly surgical but PERCUTANEOUS options can be explored . ...  Read More

I had undergone aortic valve replacement 10 years ago. Am I at higher risk from covid 19. I had a normal echo report.

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Hi. Aortic valve replacement is not a immuno compromised condition. But better to be stay safe, keep social distancing and use face mask to prevent from infection. As already underwent a cardiac surg ...  Read More

Doctor had advice for heart valve replacement. I am having problem of shortness of breath during lifting heavy weight, walking in stairs

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Sir kindly share relevant reports and further details and consult online directly to guide you better ...  Read More

Can threptin powder can be given to heart valve patients and the other patient who have blockage Or any other heart nerve infection Can we give threptin biscuits and powder?

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Yes as of now nothing has proven that they are harmful if some one cannot have food properly ...  Read More

Do you have any face prosthetic doctors on your panel ? Need someone who can rebuild my father's eye area with prosthetics and plastic surgery

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Check Practo ...  Read More

If someone had BALLOON HEART VALVE SURGERY , for how many years can the balloon be suitable ? Should it be changed ?

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Please specify what procedure you have undergone correctly .. their will not be any balloon inside in any heart surgery to change ...  Read More

Hello doc, After open heart surgery for metallic valve, how long patient takes to come out of ICU. Thanks

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Generally 3-4 days post operation. The recovery depends on various factors like age , heart function, lung function etc ...  Read More

How many years a 39 years Heart Valve replacment surgery patient can survive. Kindly give your opinion

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With proper surgery and medical follow up approx. 30-40 years. ...  Read More

What a problem to women patients at the time of pregnancy that patients they change their heart valve.

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Hi, its complicated question, u will require to take opinion of Gynac n cardiologist for it. ...  Read More

My heart valve is contracted....nd doctor adviise me for balloon spectostromy...is it good or not ....suggest me some better treatment ....

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More details are needed than this much information. Which valve, how much gradient. Upload details from echo report ...  Read More

Hi i have a question if on asculation if there is no abnormal sound or heart murmur means no heart valve problem

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Yes. That is true. It indicates there is no heart valve problem; if still confirmation is required then Echo test can be done to confirm. ...  Read More

Can heart valves problem be detected by CT angiogram?? Is it sufficient to detect any heart issue if its normal at age 29

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Echo is gold standard for heart valve disease ...  Read More

After operation first report of 2d echo please tell feedback how it is Prosthetic mechanical valve seen in sity Good occudar movements c no paravalvular leak across it Good occludar movements arotic no avalvular P/m gradient across prosthetic mechanical arotic valve 51/25 mmhg Av vmax 3.5 Av acc/ time 85 Lv ejection time 230 At/lver 0•36

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Need to get echo report repeated after few days ...  Read More

My uncle was met with an accident, because of that his lower limb was surgically removed. Now i want to make a active prosthetic ankle for my uncle for walking and bike riding. So i want to know that how much weight can he bear ? We are making a prosthetic leg with 2kgs weight, is he can bear that much weight? Is lower limb amputees can have some m

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With a well made prosthesis, patients are able to carry out almost all activities in usual manner. Kindly visit a well developed orthotics and prosthetic unit in any hospital. ...  Read More

I have mitral valve regurgitation I have head heaviness, neck stiffness and pain, body weakness and diziness. My Hemoglobin level is 11.87, CRP is 13 and bilirubin level is 1.97. Head heaviness all time and dizziness feelings.

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Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online ...  Read More

In my echo cardigraphy there is a find about Mitral Valve - Redundant AML. Please advice doctor.. is this any serious issue in heart? I have attached the echo report and also TMT report

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Nothing to worry about ...  Read More

Sir, sometimes i sitting and do anything , i feel suddenly a Deep ar like other type heartbeat and Then goes nothing happen , and i think Valve problem heart?? Any serious???

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U needs detailed history, examination and evaluation, consult cardiologist ...  Read More

Do running 5 km a day... Increases calcium buildup in heart valve... In my echo report it shows that my tricuspid valve is starts thickening...

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There are several reasons for calcium deposits in heart valves but running 5 km a day is definitely not one of them. ...  Read More

Sir my echo report says that i have started calcium buildup in my heart valve.. So how can i overcome it... N running is bad for that... Cause I do running daily..

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We need to see your Echo and ECG to opine. ...  Read More

I'm having mild shrinkage in my heart valve. But there is no impact so far. I came to know this only 5 months back while taking echo during my pregnancy. And now I delivered a girl baby normally. For past one month my first toe finger is swelling first left legs first finger swelled and it came to normal in one day after that my heel swelled and ba

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Meet any physician Get serum Uric acid RA factor ASO titres ...  Read More

I'm having mild shrinkage in my one of the heart valve I came to know this 5 months before during my 8th month of pregnancy I'm not having any impact so far and I delivered a baby girl normally. Now my doubt is shall I go to hillstation previously before knowing this I went there no issues at all could you please let me know does this problem affec

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Yes you can go to hill station if it's mild. ...  Read More

4days ago due to breathing problem we have admitted him to hospital and they have given some medicine and due to high beat 160 bpm refered to higher center. We admitted him in another centre 2days he was in oxygen and Test have done and they said it was heart attack and valve is damaged can you plz suggest what is the condition and what I have to d

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Patient needs Coronary Angiography followed by Mitral valve replacement. ...  Read More

I have taken echo today in that doctor diagnosed that one of my heart valve having mild shrinkage. But I'm not having any issues or symptoms so far. He suggested me to take pentids tablet. He said if it continues to shrink means we need to go for treatment or else if it be as it is means no need to worry. And I'm 8 month pregnant now does it affect

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Mild stenosis wont affect baby much.. Echo report can help us further ...  Read More

I am 28 years old, my echo report Mitral valve prolapse Mild Mitral regurgitation Triscupid valve prolapse Mild Tricuspid regurgitation LEVF 60% Heart beat 110 Is their any serious problem

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May use beta blocker for heart rate control Get echocardiogram every year in follow up ...  Read More

She is hospital,doctor said her valves have leakages, we can't do any operation with her, is there any chance of medicine treatment.

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Semd me the echo report. Treatment of valve leakage depends on symptoms of the patient, her vital stats, severity and cause of the valve leakage. ...  Read More

I have mild leakage in my heart in a valve. What should i do for that. And how can i cure this as soon as possible. Please suggest.

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Hi Need to check the echo .. see what is clinically and symptoms .. such as difficulty in breathing after walking... etc. So kindly consult ayurveda physician nearby.. need to do examination. Or vedio ...  Read More

Hi My mother diagnosed with heart valve defect. Is it necessary to do open heart surgery. It won't be treated with medicine

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What heart valve defect , there are 4 valves in heart ! ...  Read More

How much does a ct scan tavi for heart valve replacement cost around in a metro city reputed hospitals...? Prescription attached for reference along with creatine and urea test result.

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Around 17 lakhs ...  Read More

Hi, wanted to know about the heart test to check whether heart is functioning well or not. Like valve or any blockage test.

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ECG, 2D Echo, lipid profile ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have a mitral valve prolapse recently diagnosed. I am scared about the pandemic, i learnt that covid strikes heart patients badly. Do i need to worry with this condition?

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Not a concern. Don’t worry. ...  Read More

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