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Re: aortic regurgitation
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Re: aortic regurgitation
by Jil__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Jill on July 04, 1999 at 11:51:14
I am a 34 y/o f. I have been diagnosed with aortic regurgitation. Echo showed mild to moderate aortic regurg., the rest of the heart is normal (LV isnot dialated). Dr. said the valve is leaky from rheumatic fever as a child. My question is will this progress to severe regurg. with LV dialation? If it does progress, at what rate? Can I expect a AVR in the future? I don't have any s/s except rapid/pounding heartrate. Also, PCP suggested heart meds, are these necessary? My BP is low (110/60) HR 80. I also like to run, is this a problem?
Thanks.
Jill
I am a 34 y/o f. I have been diagnosed with aortic regurgitation. Echo showed mild to moderate aortic regurg., the rest of the heart is normal (LV isnot dialated). Dr. said the valve is leaky from rheumatic fever as a child. My question is will this progress to severe regurg. with LV dialation? If it does progress, at what rate? Can I expect a AVR in the future? I don't have any s/s except rapid/pounding heartrate. Also, PCP suggested heart meds, are these necessary? My BP is low (110/60) HR 80. I also like to run, is this a problem?
Thanks.
Jill
Dear Jill,
While it is always dificult to say, it is likely that over time, your leakage (regurgitation) will progress. I cannot say at what rate. You will need to have this followed over time through serial echocardiograms. I do recommend you following your doctor's advice regarding medication. These medications do help to keep you symptom free as long as possible.
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