Question 1

are there any homeopathic medications that can cure heart valve diseases?

Accepted Answer

Not by themselves: When heart valves are anatomically damaged and affecting cardiac function, they need surgery by a trained cardiac surgeon.   However, homeopathic treatment can assist the healing process.  Also it can help heart disease such as angina, arrhythmias, and cardiac failure.  Patients need to continue working with their cardiologists, but fruitful collaboration is possible.

Question 2

if i'm having a heart valve replacement do i have the right to insist on a tissue valve or mechanical valve?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Your doctor hopefully will apprise you of the risks/benefits of both valve types.  You as the patient, armed with that advise, can make the decision.  Often times, your doctor will recommend one over the other, but again, you make the final decision.

Question 3

if a person had a faulty heart valve, could that individual go 3 to 4 mi in 30 min on a cross trainer, do a hundred push-ups on a little over a min?

Accepted Answer

Mild valve problem: If the heart valve abnormality is mild, cardiac output  could be good enough to perform vigorous exercise without symptoms.  It is still advisable to have a your physician  clear you for vigorous exercise however.

Question 4

what does it mean to have a vegetative growth on a heart valve?

Accepted Answer

Infected valve: Vegetation of a heart valve is usually the result of bacterial or fungal infection of the valve.  The vegetation is formed from the valve tissue and fibrinous material that accumulates on the valve as a result of the infection and the inflammatory response it elicits.  Resolution of the infection does not always mean resolution of the vegetation however, and at times a sterile vegetation remains.

Question 5

how common is a heart valve repair procedure for an older person (in their 80's) and how risky is it? waiting to hear on the outcome of a family member's procedure?

Accepted Answer

: These are not uncommon, and newer procedures have often been possible via catheters, avoiding open thoracotomy.  It appears that the newer approaches result in safer outcomes.

Question 6

can a leaky heart valve heal?

Accepted Answer

Not in adults: Many many children have a "heart mummurs" or so called leaky valves and often they do disappear by adolescent age or earlier. Unfortunately for adults, leaky valves typically results from diseases and they don't go away without treatments. If you have it, check with your doc for regular monitoring. Some type may require antibiotics before dental work etc..Thus should consult your doc..
Good luck.

Question 7

how to care heart valve diseases?

Accepted Answer

Too broad: Your question is too broad to answer. Please restate with your actual concern.

Question 8

is a sticky heart valve inherited?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Heart valves function to seal a chamber (closed) so blood can fill. When the chamber contracts the valve opens to allow blood to exit.  When the valves do not function properly, we usually refer to a valve leaking or not closing correctly (insufficieny or regurgitation) or not opening correctly (stenotic). So when you describe the vavle being "sticky" can you describe it in these terms?

Question 9

what can worsen a leaky heart valve?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The 4 main valves in the heart are the mitral valve , aortic valve , pulmonic valve and tricuspid valve. The left sided valves are the mitral and aortic valves. If they leak high systemic blood pressure makes it worse and strict controll of your blood pressure is essential. The right sided valves , especially the the tricuspid valve can be made worse with conditions such as sleep apnea.

Question 10

how do heart valve replacements work?

Accepted Answer

Remove/Replace: The heart is stopped. The patient is placed on bypass which pumps blood and breathes for the patient while the heart and lungs are not being used. The old valve is removed and a new valve is stitched in place. This can be either a "tissue valve" from a pig or cow, or a mechanical valve which is completely artificial.

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What does it mean to have a vegetative growth on a heart valve?

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How common is a heart valve repair procedure for an older person (in their 80's) and how risky is it? waiting to hear on the outcome of a family member's procedure?

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Can a leaky heart valve heal?

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