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What happens if scar forms on the heart after aortic valve replacement surgery, is there any remedy for this?

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No need: Scarring occurs as a healing process. There is no need to do anything unless the scar constricts your heart called constrictive pericarditis. Symptoms are shortness of breath, leg swelling, tiredness etc.

Answered 2/9/2015

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Scar on heart : Constrictive pericarditis or scarring after aortic valve replacement is a rate complication. If symptoms are noted to be from scarring, surgery can be offered. An echocardiogram may be required for the diagnosis.

Answered 9/28/2016

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