My brother who is 68 is in stage 4 heart valve failure and was suppose to have it replaced, but they punctured his aorta in the process and had to patch the aorta and put off the valve replacement now. How long should it take to safely go back in again and replace the valve?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Heart valve failure needs immediate medical attention. You need an urgent assessment of cardiac reserve. This can be accomplished through the following. I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography, ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart. Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g. Avoid strenuous physical activity. Chat Doctor. Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food. One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. A new bioprosthetic valve will help to cure your current condition in expert hands. Consult a Cardiologist and a vascular surgeon for further expert management. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.