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Should I Take An Action For Aortic Valve Regurgitation?
hello docter, i indian. i suffering by rheumatic fever in my 16 age. consulted docter and he told take pentids 400 tablet. i continue take tablet upto 2 years .then, not take tablet upto now(19 age) on one year. then , last week i went to docter and checked blood test and echo test. blood is okey docter. but , in echo test, mild mitral valve and aortic valve regurgitation. so, docter told me take pentids 400 tablet in every day in two times. so docter, may i take any further action ?
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Hello,
Thank you for asking.
No, at the moment you don't need to do anything else. I suppose that the regurgitation is not surgical now. On this medication further damage to the valves is prevented. You have to be in contact with the cardiologist.
Best regards,
Ermal
Thank you for asking.
No, at the moment you don't need to do anything else. I suppose that the regurgitation is not surgical now. On this medication further damage to the valves is prevented. You have to be in contact with the cardiologist.
Best regards,
Ermal
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