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I am having mvp with mild regurgitation. can a surgery to remove appendix have any effect on my mvp or heart?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should be fine : A young man like yourself with a mild mitral valve issue should sail through an appendectomy no problem.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: Mvp with mild regugitation should pose no significant risk for surgery.

Dr Kluwe agreed

Answered 11/2/2013

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