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What Is The Prognosis For Enlarged Heart And Defective Heart Valve?
the cardiologist says I have a defective heart valve--some blood regurgetates back into the heart & doesn t completely exit the heart. I am 62 and don t have family heart disease. He also said my heart is now enlarged. What kind of problems should I foresee in the future? Is this a serious condition that is kikely to deteriorate? How reliable are these machines that show these problems?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
Hello,
Seems that your heart valve has serious damage since has caused the enlarged heart. When aortic regurgitation causes serious complications like these, it may be severe and the doctor should give the alternative treatments for valve repair or replace plus medical treatment, to prevent more enlargement of the heart.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician
Seems that your heart valve has serious damage since has caused the enlarged heart. When aortic regurgitation causes serious complications like these, it may be severe and the doctor should give the alternative treatments for valve repair or replace plus medical treatment, to prevent more enlargement of the heart.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician
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