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I have had vsd repair and coarctation of aorta am i more susceptible for heart attack. warning signs? how to tell if its a heart attack or anxiety?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Watch BP/arrhythmia: Correction of coarctation of the aorta can still leave patients at risk for hypertension and/or arrhythmia. Vsd repair patients can also be at risk for arrhythmias later. Slow heart rates that might require pacemakers as well as fast heart rates (ventricular or supra ventricular) might develop.
Answered 3/7/2013
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Minor risk: Good news! as long as you've had an adequate repair of both , edison's you are no more prone to getting a heart attack than anyone in the general public. You may have an anxiety problem.
Answered 8/8/2013
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Possibly: Patients with coarctation are, unfortunately, at greater risk of coronary artery disease. The reason is not well understood, but there is good evidence to support this. Please discuss the warning signs with your doctor; but they include severe chest pain, palpitations, arm pain, sweating, fainting, difficulty breathing. Please seek medical attention immediately if you are concerned.
Answered 9/28/2016
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