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Suggest Treatment For Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

I am a 51 year old man with cctga that was discovered when i was 31 years old. I have never been operated on but have had a pacemaker since i was 32 (complete heart block) and an ICD for 9 years. Ilive in a rural area and have worked physically hard my whole life. I have been advised that my tricuspid valve has moderate to severe regurgitation and should be operated on. I belive I have lasted as long as I have because I have resisted suggested surgeries (double switch) in the past. I feel fine and wonder if I should listen to the Dr. and allow them to repair the valve. Whats your thought?
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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HELLO,
I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.
First of all i must tell you that You are lucky to have corrected TGA,nature has already correceted serious defect by adding another defect.You PPI and ICd are taking care of sudden risk .Now if your Tricuspud valve is badly leaking then you must seriously consider repair,However i would like to go through your actual echo findings before guidung you properly,
My best wishes
Dr.Rajesh Teli.MD.
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Suggest Treatment For Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

HELLO, I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM. First of all i must tell you that You are lucky to have corrected TGA,nature has already correceted serious defect by adding another defect.You PPI and ICd are taking care of sudden risk .Now if your Tricuspud valve is badly leaking then you must seriously consider repair,However i would like to go through your actual echo findings before guidung you properly, My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli.MD.