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Medical Conditions - Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease is a condition where the heart's valves cannot function correctly, leading to problems with blood flow and circulation. This can occur due to a range of factors, including congenital defects, infections, and age-related wear and tear. Depending on the severity of the issue, there are several treatment options for heart valve disease, including medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical procedures such as valve replacement or repair.

All heart valve-disease Q&A

Can polycystic kidney disease affect the heart at 71?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. CKD can affect more than just your kidneys, and it makes sense to wonder about your heart health as part of your overall care.

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Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

My sister has a heart valve defect. Why did she have fits?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

I feel sharp chest pain even at rest. Is it heart-related?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

How to fix a hole in the heart of a small baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It sounds like your two-month-old baby girl has been diagnosed with a large valve and a hole in her heart.

What should be done to treat a cardiac valve disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you mean from a valve, a blockage in the artery, then treatment is immediate angioplasty.

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