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Redo Mitral Valve Replacement

Redo mitral valve replacement surgery is a surgical procedure to repair or replace a degenerated or dysfunctional prosthetic valve in people previously operated on for valvular heart problems like rheumatic heart diseases. A redo procedure is helpful in improving the heart condition, further prolonging the life span.

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My mother has difficulty in breathing after mitral valve replacement. Please suggest the treatment.

Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 59 years old and had undergone a mitral valve replacement operation 15 days back. Now she is having breathing difficulty sometimes. SpO2 after exertion is 87 to 89 (without 02), and the respiratory rate is around 28 to 30. I have attached the CT contrast thorax. There is no...  Read Full »


Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the history you provided here. Your mother is currently suffering from two different problems. Mitral valve replacement followed by mild MR and TR as well as atrial fibrillation, are distinct cardiac problems. And according to you, she is taki...  Read Full »

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