Heart Valves And Lungs

[EvianBaby]

The details I have at the moment are scant but I'm hoping you might be able to give me some idea.

My Dad, aged 64, ex heavy smoker has COPD. This week he has been really unwell, not able to breath properly. The doctor said he has fluid on his lungs and a damaged heart valve. Damaged in what way I don't know, he is due to have an ECG at some point.

He had a mini stroke a few years ago so is taking simvastatins and aspirin daily. He also has an inhaler as of this week and was given some meds for the fluid (I don't know what).

What I want to know is what does it mean? Can that be treated and how and is he likely to have a heart attack?

I know he won't tell me anything because he wouldn't want to worry but having no idea worries me.

[EvianBaby]

My friend??

[anneasquith]

constipation ?

[EvianBaby]

Ooohhh! Yep, friend is all sorted thanks :)