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what are the symptoms of failure of a valve replacement. husband had second replacement 9 yr ago. has had episodes of fainting. and is now in severe depression
Hi,
The commonCommon cold symptoms of failure of the heart valve are shortness of breathBreath alcohol test Breath holding spell Breath odor or difficulty catching one’s breathBreath alcohol test Breath holding spell Breath odor when lying down or while being active, pressurePressure ulcer in the chest when one breathes cold air, weight or discomfort in one’s chest when you straining like walking, eating, in toilet etc , heart palpitationsHeart palpitations or rapid heart rate, dizziness and a feeling of weakness. I’ll suggest you to consult a cardiologist and discuss the same. Episodes of fainting can be one of the signs of heart failure. He may need tests like echo/stress echo for the confirmation of the diagnosis. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
The common symptoms of failure of the heart valve are shortness of breath or difficulty catching one’s breath when lying down or while being active, pressure in the chest when one breathes cold air, weight or discomfort in one’s chest when you straining like walking, eating, in toilet etc , heart palpitations or rapid heart rate, dizziness and a feeling of weakness. I’ll suggest you to consult a cardiologist and discuss the same. Episodes of fainting can be one of the signs of heart failure. He may need tests like echo/stress echo for the confirmation of the diagnosis. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.