- Female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
Where is this surgery usually done? My 2D echo report shows CRHD with severe MS, grossly dilated RA and LA, moderate TR, severe PAH with RVSR 70, moderate AR, no AoS, minimal pericardial effusion, and no clots. The patient also has retroviral disease but it's under control just wondering about the best place for this procedure
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