- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
The echo report shows severe MS with MVA 0.7 cm2 and high gradient 23/16 mmHg along with severe PAH at 92 mmHg - is heart surgery like MVR absolutely necessary or can we still try managing with medications for now given there's normal LV function and no RWMA
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