Aortic valve disease affects the lower left chamber of the heart. This is due to the improper functioning of the aorta. The disease may gradually progress, resulting in severe infection or heart failure. A valve replacement surgery may be required to replace the diseased heart.
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Can I return to sports after surgery for aortic stenosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 years old and I have supra-alveolar aortic stenosis. For the hourglass type, is there a chance for me to go back to sports after a year or period after the surgery? I would also like to know if the tissue placed in the heart grows with me or it will be replaced after some time. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You did not mention your symptoms. After surgery, echocardiography will be done to see the valve gradients. If normal, you may play sports, but after full healing of the surgical wound, which takes about six to eight weeks to heal. On the safe side, you may undergo anot... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing aortic valve problems, and currently, I am taking two types of medication daily: Cardace 2.5 mg and Lasilactone 50 mg. Previously, about a month ago, I was taking Lasilactone and Envas 2.5 mg. I would appreciate your suggestion on which combination of medication... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your investigations, and despite the presence of aortic regurgitation, your heart is in good working condition, maintaining an ejection fraction (EF) of around 65 %. Both the tablets Cardace (containing Ramipril) and Envas ... Read Full »
I am a healthy woman whose thoracic aorta's root is 4.7 cm. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy woman with an average weight and low blood pressure. However, the root of my thoracic aorta is 4.7 cm. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do you have any known connective tissue or aortic valve disease? Is there a family history of an aortic aneurysm or dissection? Are you hypertensive, married, or pregnant? Please provide me with these information pieces to evaluate and asse... Read Full »
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