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What Is The Treatment For Aortic Valve Calcification?
i am 72 yers old male normal blood presssure, no diabitis never had any surgery. per cardilogist i have aortic valve calsification (stenosis) jan. 2010. twice i visited. per dr's advice i need heart cath to check aerotiv valve calsification. what is your advice? should i go ahed for heart cath?
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Hello,
Yes definitely, because to guide for further treatment that is a must. In valvular disease, we have to know how much is pressure and velocity of blood at a particular point, based on that it decided you need surgery or medical management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Puneet Mahajan
Yes definitely, because to guide for further treatment that is a must. In valvular disease, we have to know how much is pressure and velocity of blood at a particular point, based on that it decided you need surgery or medical management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Puneet Mahajan
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