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mitral valve replacement with weakened heart muscle
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mitral valve replacement with weakened heart muscle
by Barbara__0__0, Apr 30, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Barbara on April 30, 1999 at 22:59:40
My nephew was born with a congenital septal defect which was repaired 21 years ago at age 4.The initial surgery failed to correct the defect and congestive heart failure occured almost immediately after surgery. During the ensuing emergency surgery, the bundle of his was compromised necessitating a pacemaker. One year later,at age 5, doctors detected damage to the mitral valve which was attributed to the earlier emergency surgery. Recently, at age 25, my nephew experienced edema in the abdominal area. A catherization has revealed weakened heart muscle compounded by a nearly non-functioning mitral valve. Medication has alleviated the edema. At this point, the medical team at Deborah in N.J. are consulting before making a recommendation. Possibilities suggested have included valve replacement or heart transplant. At this point I am helping my sister to find the very best medical treatment possible for her son. If you feel that you could make a recommendation as to physicians and/or hospitals that could help it would be appreciated.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on May 03, 1999 at 09:31:07
Dear Barbara,
Deborah has a good reputation in cardiology. If he wishes to travel to Cleveland we perform thousands of mitral valve surgeries each year and are also the number one ranking heart transplant center in the world. Best wishes for your nephew.
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