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My Cardiologist Has Ordered Testing For AMYLOIDOSIS. Who Has Had Testing & Diagnosis & Treatment?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Overland Park, KS

I am 2 years post operation TAVR. I have some regurgutation.
I am being treated for Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, which falls in the Pulmonary Fibrosis category.

May 18
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Regurgitation in my case: When the heart pumps blood through the valves, some if the blood, flows back. The Cardiologist is not overly concerned in my case, the Replacement Valve inserted 2 years ago, is a bit off in the fit, maybe caused by extra calcification in the original Aortic Valve.

May 29
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

What is regurgitation? Mean in heart disease.

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