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Is Surgery Required For Rheumatic Heart Disease?
hello doctor, im suffering from the RHD i have been told it is nothing but the damage of the heart valve. is that correct. and if it is also can i go for the valve transprent. and if i get it done the surgery wil i be normal or i should take more care, please help me out many queriers are there please help.
Roseline.
Roseline.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Sun, 15 Mar 2015
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Dear Roseline,
Reumatic heart disease can affect heart valves.
Actually, surgery is considered in case of severely affected valves. Otherwise medical treatment and follow-up is only needed.
You should discuss the severity of your heart valve problems with your doctor.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Reumatic heart disease can affect heart valves.
Actually, surgery is considered in case of severely affected valves. Otherwise medical treatment and follow-up is only needed.
You should discuss the severity of your heart valve problems with your doctor.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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