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Severe MR severe MS
I have been detected with RHD with severe MR severe MS . Doctors told me that I have to undergo double valve replacement. since now I am asymptomatic. Covid is there. Can I delay my open heart surgery and how many months .Till now I don't have anything...breath shortness, palpitations, chest pain etc. I walk one hour in the morning and one hour evening and doing good physical activities. My TMT was done last month and my heart recovered well.When I have to plan my surgery and can delay further may cause cardiac arrest or any problem.Staying in Mumbai, age 37,Weight 69.Request advise in detail as cannot go the clinic view lockdown.  Regards
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Hello, If you are totally asymptomatic after exercise also then you can wait there is no urgency. Take medicines for now with penidura prophylaxis and review after the lockdown. In case of any queries consult online. Take care. Stay safe.
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You can wait . However a reassessment at three months would be needed.
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