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Can Mitral Valve Leakage Be Controlled Through A Ring?
Question: I just was at a cardiac surgeon about my nitro valve. He said my leackage is around the valve which he proposed putting a 'ring' (?) Around the valve seat , essentially limiting the opening. Opinion?,recovery? I am 62 years old good shape, not overweight
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
I've gone through your question carefully and would explain that this procedure is relatively safe and the recovery is much faster compared to valve replacement surgery.
All the types of surgery impose the patients to some risk of surgery complications, but this is a relatively small surgery and thus with fewer complications.
So, there is no reason to worry about!
Feel free to ask further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
I've gone through your question carefully and would explain that this procedure is relatively safe and the recovery is much faster compared to valve replacement surgery.
All the types of surgery impose the patients to some risk of surgery complications, but this is a relatively small surgery and thus with fewer complications.
So, there is no reason to worry about!
Feel free to ask further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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