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What Are The Effects Of Blockage In Left Ventricle Of The Heart?
Hello Sir,I want to know what is the problems one might face if he/she is detected with blockade in the left ventricle of the heart? Is it curable with oral medications?My mother has been detected with blockade in the left ventricle of her heart. She is about 58 years old and has blood pressure of about 160/70. She is a bit fat and often complains of breathing problems. Please help.Shuvodip Paul.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As you have mentiond there is a blockage in the left ventricle of your mother. Either it may be aortic stenosis or mitral valve stenosis with hypertension. It depends on which valve is involved and how much it is affecting can be confirmed by Echocardiogram.
Further treatment should be done accordingly whether valve replacement is required or not. Breathing difficulty is due to accumulation of fluid in the chest due to left venticular impairment called pulmonary edema.
You must consult a cardialogist for further mangement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wasim Murtaza
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As you have mentiond there is a blockage in the left ventricle of your mother. Either it may be aortic stenosis or mitral valve stenosis with hypertension. It depends on which valve is involved and how much it is affecting can be confirmed by Echocardiogram.
Further treatment should be done accordingly whether valve replacement is required or not. Breathing difficulty is due to accumulation of fluid in the chest due to left venticular impairment called pulmonary edema.
You must consult a cardialogist for further mangement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wasim Murtaza
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