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Is an angiogram needed for a leaky heart valve?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father had a heart attack 24 days ago. Now, he has a weakness but no pain in the chest. He sometimes feels that his chest has become cold. He underwent an ECG. The doctor said that he had a leaky heart valve. He will recover soon. He is undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation. Is an angiogram required or not? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

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Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hello,

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His symptoms are not suggestive of coronary artery disease. However, they could indicate heart failure. For this reason, I would suggest performing a cardiac ultrasound and a chest X-ray. He had a heart attack lately. Suppose a coronary angiogram has not been performed yet. In that case, it should be done to check the blood flow in the other arteries in his heart and discuss possible treatment options like angioplasty or bypass surgery if necessary.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At November 7, 2022
Reviewed At October 15, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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