Patient's question:
My good friend had a problem with the artificial valve in their heart. After the surgery, they experienced spasms in the optic nerve and congestion, resulting in complete blindness? Can they consume alcohol moderately?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on the analysis of the situation you described, the blindness caused by the installation of an artificial heart valve. The patient should pay attention to rest, relax their mood, and it is best to go to the hospital's ophthalmology department for symptomatic treatment. In this case, it is important to pay more attention to rest and avoid fatigue. The diet should be light, avoiding smoking, alcohol, and spicy, irritating foods. Heart valves are divided into biological valves and mechanical valves. Due to their lifespan of 15-20 years, biological valves are primarily used for people over 65. Their advantages include a more physiological hemodynamic flow, good biocompatibility, no need for lifelong anticoagulant medication after surgery, and less damage to the blood. Their disadvantages include a limited lifespan, a higher risk of calcification after surgery compared to mechanical valves, leading to potential secondary surgery.