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Have Prosthetic Heart Valves; Aortic And Mitral. Enlarged Heart. Worry?
I have two prosthetic heart valves aortic and mitral, and my X-ray shows cardomegaly (enlarged heart) with unfolded aorta . I have been on medication for 16 years since the surgery (when I also suffered a stroke ) is this anything I should be seriously worried about? My GP tells me not to worry. I am 67, don t drink or smoke, and although I eat a healthy diet my mobility is limited, although not severely.
X-ray cannot be relied upon to assess the heart size. An ECHOcardiogram is necessary and will clarify the issue. The treating doctor alone can suggest based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck
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Have Prosthetic Heart Valves; Aortic And Mitral. Enlarged Heart. Worry?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic X-ray cannot be relied upon to assess the heart size. An ECHOcardiogram is necessary and will clarify the issue. The treating doctor alone can suggest based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck