I'm 18 and just found out I have mitral valve prolapse and Marfan syndrome my doctor recommended open heart surgery to fix the valve. I'm really nervous and wanted to ask what the chances of something going wrong are during the surgery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Open-heart surgery for mitral valve prolapse in Marfan syndrome carries some risk but is generally safe when done at a cardiac center with experience.

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I'm dealing with pectus excavatum and it's been really bothering me. It's not just that it's affecting how I look, but I'm also noticing it's impacting my muscle tone and I'm having some issues with my pulmonary function. I'm curious if there's a way to address this without going through surgery. Would love some advice on what might help!

exercising is a significant rile to improve the functions and strength the surrounding muscles, dumbbell pullover

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I've had two VT attacks in the last six months because of a deformed mitral valve, and my doctor recommended mitral valve replacement surgery. Can you suggest a good cardiac surgery hospital with experienced surgeons who have fewer complications? Also, looking for something medium cost since budget is a concern.

Enquire locally in your city or state.Most of the surgeons are well qualified for a valve replacement surgery.It will work out economical for you

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My doctor said I have Sev MR Mod MS and Mild AR and need DVR surgery within 3 months. Can you recommend some good but affordable hospitals for this? Any city is fine, just need quality care without breaking the bank.

For DVR surgery, affordable options can be found in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore. Some reputable but reasonably priced hospitals include AIIMS (Delhi) and KEM Hospital (Mumbai), but costs may vary.

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