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Q: Aortic Insufficency

asked by: lisa reece on March 28th, 2007

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I have regurgatation in all my heart valves. Moderate in aortic valve and moderate in the remaining valves. My heart was slightly enlarged in one years time. Anyway the doctor put me on Bidil for heart failure, I absolutely couldn't take that - massive headaches. So now I am taking hydralazine 3 times a day and clonidine 2 times a day. He says it is to help take some of the load off of my heart. I am only 39 years old. Is anyone familiar with these meds to treat my heart condition? I can't tell if it's actually my heart or all these meds that keep my tired all the time.

I know this is a serious condition, but just how worried should I be?

Lisa

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exodus_152

replied on May 21st, 2007

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Answer

Aortic insufficiency means that the valve is leaking when it is closed. Your doctor is the best person to answer of how serious your particular problem is.
Is this a congenital condition (from birth)? Do you require antibiotics when you have dental procedures?

Magnesium supplementation may be of some benefit to you.

Keep reading and asking questions.
Good luck!

lisa reece

replied on May 21st, 2007

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Aortic Insuff

Thanks for your response. To answer your questions. Yes, I was told it is a condition present since birth and yes I do have to take antibiotics before dental procedures.

What would be the benefit of your suggestion; I've never heard of taking magnesium.

Thanks again for taking the time to respond

Lisa Reece

exodus_152

replied on May 22nd, 2007

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Response

A congenital condition (from birth) is unlikely to respond to magnesium supplementation.

Many non-traditional Doctors are familiar with the use of Mg supplementation to help an ailing heart. It can act as an antagonist to calcium helping the heart muscle to beat properly and relax between beats so to speak. Several studies have shown that heart attack victims have a better prognosis if given mg.

Magnesium is a mineral and no body should ever go over board supplementing with it. Every thing has an equal and opposite reaction. Proper balance is always the key. Consult with a knowledgeable heath care adviser.

God bless!

bazn

replied on June 3rd, 2007

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hydralazine and clonidine are drugs that reduce your blood pressure. so while they are not directly treating your heart condition, they reduce the work required to pump blood around your body and so reduce the load on your heart.

it is possible they are making you feel tired... but there are a million things that can cause tiredness so can't really be sure.

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