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How to treat a heart valve defect?

I am a 48-year-old female and my doctor told me I have a heart valve defect. What are the treatment options?

Can stress cause chest pain?

I am a 37-year-old female who is very stressed at work. Can stress cause chest pain?

How long does stent surgery take?

I am a 55-year-old male, and I will have stent surgery next week. How long does stent surgery take?

Will my heart malformation surgery allow me to have a normal life?

I'm 30 years old and I'm always short of breath and cannot be very active because of a heart malformation. If I get surgery for this, will it help me to live a normal life?

Can a heart murmur be fatal?

My friend has a heart murmur, and I'm a little worried for him since he's over 70 years old. Could this be fatal?

How long does a heart transplant surgery take?

I'm 50 years old and I need to have a heart transplant surgery next week. How long does a heart transplant surgery take?

Would I need stents after a heart attack?

I'm 45 and heart issues run in my family. My father died of a heart attack, actually. If I ever were to get a heart attack, would I have to get stents after it?

How long is the recovery time for a pacemaker placement?

My father is going to have a pacemaker placed very soon and he's 69 years old. How long is the recovery time after a pacemaker is placed?

Are bypass surgeries invasive?

My dad needs to have a bypass surgery and he won't tell me anything about it. Probably because he doesn't want to worry me. Is this surgery invasive and open heart?

When is surgery necessary for mitral valve prolapse?

My doctor diagnosed me with a severe case of mitral valve prolapse a few months ago. I've been taking medications but I heard that there could be a chance of surgery. When is...

Do I eventually need stents if I have coronary heart disease?

I have coronary heat disease, and I'm just wondering, does this disease usually mean that I would need stents in the future? Can it prevent me from getting a heart attack?

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