Suggest treatments for Rheumatic heart disease
Patient: Hi, My age is 26 and weight is 54. I am having rheumatic heart disease. My question is that should i go for valva balloon or should i go for mitral valva. Another question if i am getting preganant now than would my baby be safe also my delivery OR If i am doing operation above any of this in August 2011 can i concive baby after the operation immediately after 2/3 months. Pls waiting for ur precious answer. Doctor: Hello Ma'amI have read the details provided by you and I understand your concern for starting your family. Making a right treatment decision for Rheumatic heart disease patient is a multidisciplinary approach taking into consideration History, physical examination and some tests like ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. After echo we can be sure how much severe is the disease and what treatment option will suit the best.so I would like to advise you to consult a cardiologist personally, get an echocardiography done and then the right plan will be decided. After treatment a three to six months wait before conceiving is usually advised. wish you all the best