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Echo found trace aortic insufficiency & mild tr in cardiac screen of fit 14 y/o boy. no marfans. could growing cause- 6'1", so might get better?
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Mild AI,TI: Those are not unusual echo findings. Discuss with the doc who knows the patient.
Answered 2/5/2017
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