If there any heart sounds that suggest leaking of the valves an Echocardiogram may be obtained for better definition of these structures. If you are taken care of by a physician who is well aware of your condition and who understands its possible complications you should not run into any major problems. The key here is to very aggressive in treating any evidence of cardiac involvement of this condition. Before I end I would also like to alert you to the fact that there have been case reports of valve complications occurring in patients whose polychondrites was totally under control, this reinforces the importance of careful follow up by doctor with a high index of suspicion. I hope you will find this information useful.
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