A member asked:

I have mild vitral regurgitation. i'm 43 year old woman. how often should i get an echo to check if it doesn't get worse? could it actually get worse?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

About 3 years: Routine surveillance of mild mitral regurgitation without change in clinical status or cardiac exam, any less than every three years is generally not recommended. (auc 2011).

Answered 1/8/2014

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