her doctor hasnt called her back yet to tell her the details, but they did tell her that it is def, a hole in her heart.
2007-07-11 07:44:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
She may need surgery to correct it. Done all the time.
There is a hole in the aorta that permits the blood to flow backwards against the normal flow. Some people live a long time with it, if it is not too serious, but eventually needs repaired.
If she has seen her doctor too long ago, call him/her.
She should see a heart specialist, and her doctor should have referred her to one.
2007-07-11 07:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there is a hole or leak between two of the four chambers in her heart. A small hole is usually nothing to worry about, but a larger hole can cause the heart to work harder to pump blood, putting stress on it. In very severe cases, it can lead to cardiac arrest and death. I was born with a large hole in my heart and needed to have surgery to get it repaired. It’s actually a relatively common condition and most people don’t even need surgery for it.
2007-07-11 07:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hole in a heart is usually called a heart murmur. I have a small one, which is very minor. No medical intervention is required. Just a regular check up to make sure that it doesn't get bigger. It's been 6 yrs, and I'm ok. Hope this helps.
2007-07-11 07:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by wbam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something she's had from birth, or a lesion....let the doctor be the one to tell her if she needs to do anything differently. Don't diagnose on Yahoo, although we all mean well. Good luck to you both.
2007-07-11 07:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by SUZI S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mayb she suffered from deep depression?
2007-07-11 07:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋