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Suffering From Severe Mitral Valve Regurge With Mild Stenosis

I have severe mitral valve regurge with mild stenosis. Sclerotic aorta with trace regurge. I had open heart in 2005 for a mitral repair. I was diagnosed with myoxmatous disease. I also have pulmonary vein reversal with blunting. What does the latter term mean??? Does this mean beginning heart failure. EF is 60%. Thanks
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hello sir , pulmonary flow reversal confirms that mitral regurgitation is severe enough that the regurgitation blood is reaching till pulmonary veins ( indirect means suggestive of severe disease on echocardiography ) .
Hereby I would suggest that you don't wait for heart failure to set it , if you have symptoms like breathlessness while you exert , angina and palpitation. It's better you plan for a elective mitral valve replacement. Though not urgent would be a good option in view of long term quality of life .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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Suffering From Severe Mitral Valve Regurge With Mild Stenosis

Hello sir , pulmonary flow reversal confirms that mitral regurgitation is severe enough that the regurgitation blood is reaching till pulmonary veins ( indirect means suggestive of severe disease on echocardiography ) . Hereby I would suggest that you don t wait for heart failure to set it , if you have symptoms like breathlessness while you exert , angina and palpitation. It s better you plan for a elective mitral valve replacement. Though not urgent would be a good option in view of long term quality of life . Regards Dr Priyank Mody