Patient's question:
I would like to consult about the surgery for rheumatic heart disease because my father has had rheumatoid arthritis for many years. In the past two years, he has also developed heart disease, and the doctor said it is rheumatic heart disease. We now want to consider surgical treatment and would like to consult about the risks associated with this surgery.Doctor's answer:
Rheumatic heart disease can undergo heart valve replacement surgery if heart valve disease recurs. For such heart disease surgery, there is still a certain level of difficulty and risk involved. It is necessary to undergo surgical treatment in a regular hospital. Currently, the main focus is on controlling lung infections and heart failure based on the condition. There is a need to correct new functions. This type of heart disease carries relatively higher risks, and it is essential to make additional preparations and treatments.