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Question: dear doctor. Son is now 7.5 years old, diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (deflection to 2 mm) is observed at the cardiologist for more than 6 years. 9 months ago, a child suffered scarlet fever, after treatment pediatrician detected noise in the heart (previously absent) and sent to a cardiologist. According dopplerehokardiografii was detected relative valvular insufficiency of the pulmonary artery of 1-2 degree and recommended monitoring the dynamics. Repeat the same survey conducted in 7 months, concluding: aneurysm of the right coronary sinus Valsalva (protrusion into the cavity of the RV dimensions at the base to 7-8 mm depth of 8-9 mm, leaf aortic valve are sealed at the edges, regurgitation of the valve does not exist) valvular insufficiency LA 1-2 degree. According to the cardiologist, the noise characteristic of such a state is not monitored. Please tell me there is a need in the operation? The child feels well, for the time between surveys was sick and injury did not receive complaints on the heart never was.

Answer: Helen, I strongly recommend that you contact the surgeons, this pathology is treated surgically, and this better not delay.