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What Are The Symptoms Of Aortic Regurgitation?
Question: I am 44 yrs old recently found Bicuspid valve in routine checkup and severe AR,with aorta size of 7 cm and aortic root of 4.8cm.this is my first finding and I have been advised surgery.I have started taking blood pressure nedicine and beta I hve no symptoms as suchblocker.should I look for another test in nect15days and then decide on surgery
Brief Answer:
Advisable to go for surgery now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
Severe AR can sometimes rarely do not produce any symptoms.
Trans esophageal echo is extremely effective in identifying and grading the AR.
Even this AR is grossly apparent on the echo images.
Your are rightly prescribed the interim medication like an antihypertensive drug.
There is absolutely no point in going for another test.
I advise you to head to surgery straightforwardly.
Surgical repair offers permanent cure.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Advisable to go for surgery now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
Severe AR can sometimes rarely do not produce any symptoms.
Trans esophageal echo is extremely effective in identifying and grading the AR.
Even this AR is grossly apparent on the echo images.
Your are rightly prescribed the interim medication like an antihypertensive drug.
There is absolutely no point in going for another test.
I advise you to head to surgery straightforwardly.
Surgical repair offers permanent cure.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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