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  • 14/08/2025

My mom was just diagnosed with a heart valve defect and I'm really worried - does she definitely need open heart surgery or can medicines fix it

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cardiologist opinion is advised.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

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