Which is worse a leaking aortic or mitral valve?
Having severe mitral leak is probably worse than severe aortic leakage if it had come on slowly and become chronic....
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Does a normal stress test rule out coronary artery blockages, if RBBB and chest pain are present?
The type of chest pain is important. If it is a tightness in the chest with effort or emotion relieved...
Is pulmonary regurgitation reversible?
Pulmonic regurgitation is mild and of no clinical consequence in many cases and is not really related to high blood...
Is my mother’s life dependent upon the life of her pacemaker function?
Pacemakers are battery operated. Current technology allows for 7 to 10 years of battery life. That battery is followed during...
Is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) an FDA approved operation?
Yes, this procedure has been FDA-approved for the last two years. The major risk apart from death (from any procedure)...
What can I do to keep my aorta from enlarging?
Thanks for the question. Your aorta is mildly dilated. I do not know your height. One should monitor the size...
How does one know the true systolic number of a blood pressure?
Dear Christopher, Below is a method that I use to measure blood pressure. You can find further information in most...
Is ciprofloxacin okay to take if I have an incomplete right bundle branch block?
It is safe. Incomplete right bundle branch is fairly common and Cipro does not alter or worsen this minor conduction...
Is it possible to do a coarctation repair without using the heart/lung machine?
The anomalies associated with coarctation of the aorta may have various forms. In some instances, a bypass using a Dacron...
How should my tiny leak in my aortic valve be managed?
Continue as is. An echo (absent chest pain or shortness of breath) every two years should suffice to follow.
Which are life-threatening arrhythmias?
None of the arrhythmias that you listed are life threatening. Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and prolonged pauses or asystole are...
What is causing my difficulty breathing upon exertion?
Thank you. Most likely, the atrial fibrillation and the mild moderation reduction in the contractility of the heart you describe...
