harish kumar - Heart Valve Journal

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2 days ago

Can we have symptoms in moderate aortic regurgitation or symptoms only starts in severe stage?

Rita Savelis You may have symptoms. Or you may never have symptoms. Each person is different. Symptoms csn show on ... Read more

Rita Savelis You may have symptoms. Or you may never have symptoms. Each person is different. Symptoms csn show on echocardiograms but not be felt by patients. So doctors use both to decide optimal times for surgery. It's a fine art and there are varying thoughts on when surgery should happen. I was followed for 6 years with no symptoms (that I felt). But then I did eventually feel tired on stairs and out of breath.

Christine Maiorano I had no symptoms with my MVR and Tricuspid Valve. Was watched for 20 years and went from mild to sev ... Read more

Christine Maiorano I had no symptoms with my MVR and Tricuspid Valve. Was watched for 20 years and went from mild to severe in one year. My TEE showed surgery was necessary..I agree with Rita, some people have symptoms others don’t, pay attention to what your body says😊

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6 days ago

What does psa reading of 0.37 ng/ml denotes? Can anyone pls guide?

Marie Myers It sounds like a normal level of prostate specific antigen to me…

Richard Munson That is pretty low based on my recent 4.9 reading.

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, from what I read, 1.0-1.5 is normal and elevated is not good, so if it is lower now, I beli ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, from what I read, 1.0-1.5 is normal and elevated is not good, so if it is lower now, I believe would be good news. I wonder if that is why they are sending for a 2nd opinion also. It seems to me maybe they should redo that specific test also to verify it is correct now.

Kimberly Eisenhut I actaully just read studies that say that it rises as men age, but also can fluctuate and be elevate ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut I actaully just read studies that say that it rises as men age, but also can fluctuate and be elevated from a possible UTI and NOT cancer. I would not worry about the numbers you shared too much, as the higher one is in the normal range for your age also.

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13 days ago

Are piles/hemorrhoids contraindication for mechanical aortic valve/use of warfarin?

Marie Myers No, but you should speak to a doctor about this. If you have frequently bleeding hemorrhoids, that sh ... Read more

Marie Myers No, but you should speak to a doctor about this. If you have frequently bleeding hemorrhoids, that should be evaluated and possibly treated. Increasing fiber, fluids, taking stool softeners, and exercising can all help to ease constipation. This in turn will help improve the bleeding hemorrhoid situation.