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How Can Hepatitis C Along With Heart Failure Be Treated?
My husband has been diagnosed with hep C from his alcoholic drinking, he s no longer drinking, developed heart failure, his dr has been trying to get the harvoni treatment for him ,but so far they wont saying he s not sick enough, what can we do,please don t publish my name. Thank you
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Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that Hep C harbor abnormal fat and calcium inside the arteries and can cause heart disease. Now in your case , treatment for both hep C and heart failure should be done under supervision.
Harvoni is a good choice of drug for hep C treatment with no cardiac hampering. Kindly consult personally with a cardiologist and a hepatologist for further management.
Hope to have been helpful
Kind Regards
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that Hep C harbor abnormal fat and calcium inside the arteries and can cause heart disease. Now in your case , treatment for both hep C and heart failure should be done under supervision.
Harvoni is a good choice of drug for hep C treatment with no cardiac hampering. Kindly consult personally with a cardiologist and a hepatologist for further management.
Hope to have been helpful
Kind Regards
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