Current medical status: third degree aortic plug with kypokinetic tricuspid valve
Current medical treatment: see above
An aortic plug, in your father’s case, is probably the result of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a kind of metabolic disorder where cholesterol is accumulating in the arteries’ walls by forming atherosclerotic plaques. Atherosclerotic plaques can also be formed on the heart valves’ surface. Atherosclerosis is supported by several risk factors including stress. Your father should also take care of his blood pressure, blood cholesterol and triglycerides, blood sugar, smoking, weight, physical activity, etc.
An aortic plug usually don't disappear by taking medicines but medicines can prevent enlarging and creating of new aortic plugs. An aortic plug can be removed only with surgery.
You should consult a cardiologist and cardiosurgeon about the necessity of performing surgery.
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