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Please interpret the apicolordotic view of my chest X-ray.
Query: Hello doctor, About the result of my son's chest PA X-ray. He is 18 years old, the impression in X-ray result suggests apicolordotic view. What does it mean or explanation? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the left atrial volume is apparently dilated and a prosthetic valve implanted, the anticoagulation would be necessary even though LAA closure would minimize the risk of thromboembolism. Both drugs could not prevent aFib (atrial fibrillation) because of persistent m... Read Full »
Can angioplasty help in treating mitral stenosis?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 59 years old and had an ischemic attack recently (Trop T test positive, CPK-MB elevated). She has had a BMV for her mitral stenosis two years back. She is currently in the ICU, on medicinal therapy (anti-thrombotics). She underwent an angiogram yesterday (report and video... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your mother's poor health condition. There is a very good chance that angioplasty can help with the 100 % blockage alongside a stent. She is still young. If she can adhere to lifestyle modifications and medications it will help. Rotablator or... Read Full »
My mother had mitral stenosis. Which valve would be best for her biological or mechanical?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 59 years old and has mitral stenosis. CMV was done 35 years back. Now recently she had a heartbeat of 150 beats per minute and atrial flutter, and she was on Acitrom previously. She has undergone DC cardioversion shock. Now latest ECG shows atrial ectopic and her heart rate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.Yes, she is now a candidate for mitral valve replacement. However, you should make a note that valve replacement is not a complete solution. Firstly, at this age, a mechanical valve is better considering the durability of the valve. The bileaflet... Read Full »
What is the treatment for mitral stenosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30-years-old male. I have a mitral valve problem, and it is moderate mitral stenosis. What remedy do you advise? If I did the valvuloplasty surgery will there be any other problem? If there is a problem, is there a possibility to do the valvuloplasty again? I am afraid. Please rel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are specific criteria for surgery in case of mitral valve stenosis. Surgery does not resolve the problem and you may have to stay on anticoagulation therapy for your entire life. It can help improve your physical performance and avoid pulmonary edema (shortness... Read Full »