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Is It Considered Damaged To Have Heart Increased From 48cm To 53cm?
Hello, I have had a mitral valve prolapse monitored for years now and have just been told that I should really consider surgery sooner rather than later. Over the last 4 years my heart has gone from 48cm to 53cm and I am wondering if this is damage and if so, is it irrreversable?
hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using HCM. basically decision of surgery in case of MVP depends on degree of leakage of valve rather than dimensions.Till the size of 55 we consider it as upper normal and it does not constitute to be indication of surgery.In any case 53 is not cause of worry. I would be able to guide you properly if you provide me with detailed echo report, My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
Hello, I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM. Basically this finding suggests that your heart is increasing in size.But decision of surgery depends on severity of leakage of mitral valve. I need to know exact report of echo to guide you properly, My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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Is It Considered Damaged To Have Heart Increased From 48cm To 53cm?
hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using HCM. basically decision of surgery in case of MVP depends on degree of leakage of valve rather than dimensions.Till the size of 55 we consider it as upper normal and it does not constitute to be indication of surgery.In any case 53 is not cause of worry. I would be able to guide you properly if you provide me with detailed echo report, My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.