Question 1

what are some good homeopathic medicines for calcified aortic valve/ aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Not first treatment: Homeopathy is not the first treatment to be used in aortic stenosis. Full cardiology evaluation -- and depending on how much the valve problem is impacting cardiac function and the patient's life, possibly surgery -- is required.  That said, there are a few homeopathic remedies known to help. But you definitely need a professional homeopath for this. Care should be collaborative w/cardiology..

Question 2

is evogliptin a safe drug ? mayo is running a trial to see if it is effective in delaying aortic stenosis progression. i am considering applying for enrollment if evogliptin is otherwise safe?

Accepted Answer

: Evogliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which has been used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus for several years outside the USA. It is considered safe but it should not be used for patient with history of pancreatitis. In the US, we have used other medications in this group for many years. Good luck.

Question 3

my mother has severe aortic stenosis and has converted to a-fib a few days ago. she was placed on pradaxa. is it the right drug choice for her?
thanks

Accepted Answer

Depends: Severe aortic stenosis with atrial fibrillation should at least be considered for surgery. If not a surgical candidate then considered for a new type of valve procedure called tavi or tavr. Pradaxa was approved to reduce stroke risk caused by atrial fibrillation. The one issue is it should be afib that was not a result of valvular heart disease. That is something her cardiologist should decide.

Question 4

wha is a aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Tight valve: Aortic stenosis is tightening of the aortic valve. There are more rare forms of sub-valvular (below the valve) and supra-valvular (above the valve) as well.

Question 5

what is an aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

A valve problem: Aortic stenosis is a hardening of the last valve in the heart; this valve is the last thing blood passes through before it is sent out to the body. As you would expect, this valve is called the aortic valve. Symptoms of aortic stenosis can include chest pain, passing out and heart failure symptoms. The treatment of severe aortic stenosis is almost always surgical.

Question 6

how is aortic stenosis treated?

Accepted Answer

Surgery vs Meds: Initially aortic stenosis (as) is treated with medications, but when the heart begins failing due to it as well as a few other parameters, it is time to think about surgical valve replacement.  This can be done either as a traditional open heart operation or in some cases now percutaneously without having an incision.

Question 7

aortic stenosis --is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Critical aortic stenosis may result in sudden death, stroke.Organic heart disease, heart failure, heart attack. Echocardiography and cardiac catheterization are diagnostic.

Question 8

can you survive aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The majority of people with aortic stenosis actually die from something else. If it is severe and untreated it can cause sudden death.

Question 9

can one live  with aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The majority of people with aortic stenosis actually die from something else. If it is severe and untreated it can cause sudden death.

Question 10

what sort of problem is aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Blockage: It is a blockage of the valve leading from the heart. This can result in heart failure and a decrease in the ability of the heart to output blood to the rest of the body due to blockage in the aorta.

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What are some good homeopathic medicines for calcified aortic valve/ aortic stenosis?

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Is evogliptin a safe drug ? mayo is running a trial to see if it is effective in delaying aortic stenosis progression. i am considering applying for enrollment if evogliptin is otherwise safe?

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My mother has severe aortic stenosis and has converted to a-fib a few days ago. she was placed on pradaxa. is it the right drug choice for her? thanks

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Wha is a aortic stenosis?

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What is an aortic stenosis?

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How is aortic stenosis treated?

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Aortic stenosis --is it serious?

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