Patient's question:
My grandmother has had heart disease for many years, and it is rheumatic heart disease. In the past two days, she has experienced multiple episodes of chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Sometimes she feels like she can't get enough air. We took her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it is mitral valve regurgitation due to rheumatic heart disease. What should be done about mitral valve regurgitation caused by rheumatic heart disease?Doctor's answer:
Now the elderly suffer from mitral valve regurgitation. If you want to fundamentally address the issue of mitral valve regurgitation, you should choose surgical treatment. However, considering the elderly are quite old and surgery may pose certain risks, if the valve regurgitation is mild, conservative treatment can also be chosen. The principle of conservative treatment is to reduce the burden on the heart. You can take medications that expand blood vessels for a long time to reduce the heart's workload, while also controlling your emotions.