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Can left bundle branch block be reversed?

The prevalence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) increases with advancing age in the general population. LBBB is associated with...

How common is it for three heart valves to be replaced successfully?

It is rather unusual for three heart valves to be replaced at the same operation. The success of the procedure...

What is your opinion on estrogen replacement where heart health is concerned?

Dear Maureen, Great question. You are quite right that the WHI trial showed that there was increased cardiovascular risk and...

Why do I hear and feel my heart beat in my head?

Dear Richard, The fact you have 2 stents has nothing to do with your symptoms. You may have an irregular...

What could be causing my slow heart rate and what should I do?

Symptomatic Bradycardia may sometimes be due to drugs that decrease heart rate or prevent it from increasing to the required...

Is there any laparoscopic procedure that will fix a mitral valve hinge tear?

Since intracardiac procedures require cardiopulmonary bypass, laparoscopic techniques for this repair are impractical. Repair can be done, however, with limited...

What should I do about my ectatic coronary arteries?

Thanks for the question. You have ectasia of coronary arteries and your heart function is normal. Please stop smoking and...

I have a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Can I continue my firefighting career?

In terms of restrictions on activity, we agree with the 2010 multidisciplinary guidelines for managing patients with thoracic aortic disease...

How do LA volume indices and LA diameter measurements relate to my mild mitral regurgitation?

Mild mitral regurgitation (MR) implies that the degree of mitral regurgitation is not of hemodynamic significance, i.e., unlikely to affect...

Can Wolff-Parkinson-White pathology be eliminated?

WPW is a genetic condition but usually doesn’t get diagnosed until later in life. It can cause symptomatic arrhythmias and...

What should I do for my chest pain?

Yasmin, The tearing sensation with movement sounds like a musculo-skeletal pain and not aortic aneurysm. Blood pressure is within normal...

For how long will repair with a Dacron sleeve protect a dissected aorta?

I am not sure what you mean by a Dacron sleeve repair. For years, Dacron grafts have been used to...