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Consultation regarding angio plasty
My mom's echo report shows that she has Reumatic heart disease. How can we know for sure whether she needs angioplasty or not. She is 43 years old. Can it be cured by medication ?
Her report shows LVDD 4.2 cm , LVDS 2.9 cm , IVSD 1.0 cm , LVPWD 0.9 cm, A.O: 2.8 cm , L.A 4.2 cm ,EF 62 % , MVF 14/7, AJV 1.7 m/sec ,PJV 1.2 m/sec , MVA 1.2
How serious is her condition
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She has Rheumatic Heart Disease affecting her mitral valve. Angioplasty is treatment for blocked coronary arteries and not for her valve disease.
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Meet a cardiologist and get your mother evaluated to determine if any intervention is needed
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