my mom had rheumatic heart disease and got a 17mm St Jude mechanical valve replaced in 2017 but now she has severe PAH and eosinophilia along with good LV function - should we be worried about how the valve is functioning or could these new issues be related to her past surgery

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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It's understandable to be concerned about your mom's health. While the St. Jude mechanical valve itself is generally reliable, severe PAH and eosinophilia can be related to the past rheumatic heart disease or the surgery

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