Dr my husband has a black spot on his heart and it is geting bigger he is also complaing about pain when he lift his hand to hang clothes also shortness of breath iam sceard that i might be looseing him he is now 57 years old how shall i deal with this
Hi treatment depends on the size of the hole, and location of the hole 2 d echo should be done to rule out the nature of the hole, its location and size. Modality of treatment also depends on the direction of the flow of blood termed as shunt direction. At an age of 57 a hole can be surgically closed, but initial work up in form of 2d echo is a must , before decision of surgery or medical management is made