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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
VALVE REPLACEMENT SEPTUM RESHAPING
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VALVE REPLACEMENT SEPTUM RESHAPING
by TSC__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By TSC on November 16, 1998 at 21:35:40:
I have had IHSS for many years. Seven years ago I was referred to the NIH to become part of a study after several severe bouts with afib. At that time a pacemaker was inserted and an oblation performed. This has worked well until recently when my condition has become noticeably worse. I has an esophageal echo which detected vegetation on the valves. After four weeks of IV administered antibiotics the echo was repeated and the vegetation remained. Both the cardiologist and the infectious disease doctor suspected endocarditis but the cultures were not positive. Do any of your Drs. have an idea as to what it could be? The doctors are now considering valve replacement and septum reshaping. My symptoms are very pronounced. Difficulty breathing, unable to ascend steps, inability to lift and carry heavy objects and lightheadedness when I bend over. Thank you.
I have had IHSS for many years. Seven years ago I was referred to the NIH to become part of a study after several severe bouts with afib. At that time a pacemaker was inserted and an oblation performed. This has worked well until recently when my condition has become noticeably worse. I has an esophageal echo which detected vegetation on the valves. After four weeks of IV administered antibiotics the echo was repeated and the vegetation remained. Both the cardiologist and the infectious disease doctor suspected endocarditis but the cultures were not positive. Do any of your Drs. have an idea as to what it could be? The doctors are now considering valve replacement and septum reshaping. My symptoms are very pronounced. Difficulty breathing, unable to ascend steps, inability to lift and carry heavy objects and lightheadedness when I bend over. Thank you.
