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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Symptoms-When to react
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Symptoms-When to react
by Edwin Puckett, Sep 15, 1999 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis. My doctor has provided me with symptoms to look for and suggests that I return to him if they get frequent or bad. I have the signs from time to time, such as moderate chest pain when I strain myuself, rush myself, walk too fast etc.
He has also told me that I might need a valve installed, should it become necessary. I cannot make up my mind as to how I determine when it is necessary or how many episodes of pain I should endure before going back to him.
Any suggestions you can offer will be appreciated.
Edwin Puckett
He has also told me that I might need a valve installed, should it become necessary. I cannot make up my mind as to how I determine when it is necessary or how many episodes of pain I should endure before going back to him.
Any suggestions you can offer will be appreciated.
Edwin Puckett
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Sep 16, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Edwin,
You should report these chest pain symptoms to your physician. symptoms or a decline in left ventricular function as assessed by echo are the primary indications for valve repair.
You should report these chest pain symptoms to your physician. symptoms or a decline in left ventricular function as assessed by echo are the primary indications for valve repair.
