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Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians about their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to valvular regurgitation:
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How can I tell if I have a valvular regurgitation?
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Is there any way to tell which of my heart valves is affected? What is the difference?
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What sorts of conditions or events does a valvular regurgitation put me at risk for?
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Do I have any risk factors that put me at increased risk of valvular regurgitation?
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How much danger does valvular regurgitation put me in?
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Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce the chance that valvular regurgitation will occur?
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Do you recommend any medications, therapies or surgeries to fix the valvular regurgitation?
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Are there any activities that I should avoid?
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Will I need to have a valve replaced?
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Do I need to have valvular regurgitation treated before I become pregnant? |