Hi, I am 37 years old.I had a history of Rheumatic Heart Disease at the age of 12. and was following the penicillin Injections [Penidure] till the age of 20. After that it was discontinued on my own.
Two weeks back, i have had a severe chest pain while traveling. And have done a couple of test like ECG & 2-D Echo
The results were as follows:
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Mitral Valve : Thickened Leaflets
Aortic Valve : Trileaflets, thickened and non-coapting leaflets
Color & Doppler : MR Grade II
AR Grade IV
TR Trivial, JET GRDT 15mm Hg
Measurements:
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L VIDd : 6.80 cms (3.5-5.5 cm)
L VIDs : 4.80 cms (2.4-4.2 cm)
EF : 60.00% (50-70 %)
Conclusion: Rheumatic Heart Disease
Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Moderate Mitral Regurgitation
Normal LV Function (EF - 60%)
Doctors suggested to go for a surgery. I am here to look for a second opinion.
Is there any chance to avoid surgery, and go for medication and strict life style?
What is the average life span after the surgery? or success rate? Since i am 37 years old, mostly they will go for mechanical valve.What are the complications for that..?
What is the complications if i didn't go for surgery? and the expected life span??
Please advice me on this.
Thanks in advance.