How can rheumatic heart disease be managed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a thickened tip of the mitral valve leaflet with prolapse into the left atrium during systole, causing moderate mitral regurgitation. My ejection fraction (EF) is 34 percent, and there is left atrial enlargement. The coronary artery sizes are normal, and pulmonary artery pressure is also normal. There is a good left ventricular systolic function with an ejection fraction of 66 percent, and I have a left-sided aortic arch. There is no pericardial effusion or coarctation. The conclusion of the 2D echo procedure is rheumatic heart disease and mitral regurgitation. I have attached copies of the report.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your echocardiogram report indicates that you have rheumatic heart disease with involvement of the mitral valve. There is a leak in the mitral valve, known as mitral regurgitation, which can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. In your case, it is moderate.

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