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Can Shortness Of Breath Be Due To Calcified Aortic Valve?
My mother's echo shows that her aortic valve is so calcified that it could even hardly move. My mom has periods of shortness of breath. She has no other symptoms. She is 74 yrs.old. She had hx. of rheumatic fever when she was 14. yrs. old. Would you recommend valve replacement for her?
Should she restrict her activities, Would you recommend that she should be in a wheelchair? Would you recommend red wine for her?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, Aortic valve if affected by rheumatic fever so it can be managed with medicine but later of sooner valves becomes calcified, at the age of 74 it is risky to change the valve, other cardiac parameters are matter of concern, even if the patient is physically fit still the procedures carries some risk, in my opinion it is better to managed the case medically, complete bed rest is advisable but she can move around in house just for routine purpose hope this information helps.
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Can Shortness Of Breath Be Due To Calcified Aortic Valve?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, Aortic valve if affected by rheumatic fever so it can be managed with medicine but later of sooner valves becomes calcified, at the age of 74 it is risky to change the valve, other cardiac parameters are matter of concern, even if the patient is physically fit still the procedures carries some risk, in my opinion it is better to managed the case medically, complete bed rest is advisable but she can move around in house just for routine purpose hope this information helps.