I have 6 monthly echos so they are watching my heart size and function. Insufficient TR jet to assess PA systolic pressure. What is my prognosis? Tiredness 3. The rest of your symptoms warrant medical assessment and further tests may be needed. It's also known as mitral insufficiency. Again, I would recommend you are seen by a pediatric cardiologist to ensure the information you were given is accurate and up to date if you are worried. MR Regurgitant Fraction is 27.9 %. Mitral valve repair is considered superior, when possible, because it may result in improved outcomes and greater preservation of heart function. Sir , Your expertise and excellent explanation of these issues in your article led me to believe, from experience, you have tremendous knowledge to share. Can CATH/ANGIOGRAM/TEE can be done with my local cardiologist or surgeon No significant valvular abnormalities. Hello dr. Left ventricle: Systolic function is normal. And could you please tell me is there a significant correlation between anxiety and MVR? They key for you is to be under the care of a congenital adult specialist who can monitor your situation closely. Mild MR is not an issue for pregnancy as it is not considered a significant medical condition. ?every time am thinking going to die…..what ismy actual problem…….?? Thank you Dr. Ahmed. Missing from the report will be the measurements of the ventricles. Mild Ar PV Vmax 0.78m/s PV PG max. Tricuspid: trace insufficency LV: Upper range of normal size. -Khadija, Just a correction here Dr Ahmed. There is no left ventricular hypertrophy. Once I was in SVT but that was likely due to a GI hemorrhage. I’m feared of strokes and heart attacks. projections with M-mode and Doppler (continuous, pulsed wave , spectral & color flow) . Hello. When the left atrium contracts, the mitral valve opens to allow blood into the left ventricle. LA,LV dilated Hi doc…im 28 yrs old and i have mild prolapse last yr in december..i have a maintenance to control my heart rate,and the doctor said its normal and.nothing to worry…but why im always suffering chest pain,back pain,palpitation,shortness of breath and dizziness?it is normal for my prolapse? I did 2d echo 10month ago report said mild mvp with trivial TR EF 60% Thanks, Dr. Ahmed, You should be monitored periodically for progression of heart disease. appears to have restricted motion in P2 and P3 segment resulting in incomplete What is the heart function, and what is the heart size? directed regurgitant jet. 0.4mg/5ml Regadenoson injected intravenously over 10-20 seconds 1. So we have taken a 2D-ECHO. The noise you are hearing is nothing to do with the heart or the valve. Doctor, thank you. MV Area PHT 4.91 cm2 Mitral E Point Velocity 1.4 mis Mitral A Point Velocity 0.3 mis The study was not technically sufficient to allow evaluation of LV diastolic The mild mitral regurgitation is not a concern here. Thank you for your time here. In your case I would want to know the following –. The balance of when to perform surgery is interesting to me. 4. The goal of surgery for severe secondary mitral regurgitation is to reduce symptoms, so surgery is generally reserved for symptomatic patients. © 2015 MyHeart. Secondary MR will need close attention paid to the underlying causes which if treated can prevent progression and possibly improve. Of course, these estimates are only for moderate or more mitral regurgitation and based on the US population. Hi, I found out today that I have trivial mitral regurgitation, I am 44 yrs old, 84 kgs. And now- PAH.- as retirement Christmas gift. National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine. Later i was prescribed with beta blocker to control my palpitations as well BP. 2 weeks ago during a half marathon I got very dizzy, not spinning more lightheaded. ??? Mild valvular aortic stenosis If however your disease is truly mild – mild/moderate, your heart function and size normal, the regurgitation is unlikely to be associated with the symptoms, you likely have no cause for concern and should certainly not limit your exercise. If the regurgitation is degenerative that it can be repaired. Rarely, people present with severe mitral regurgitation that happens all of a sudden. Which I do get palpitations from time to time. Although not used as mainstream, some expert centers use this to monitor the progression of mitral regurgitation and the effect it has on the heart, as it gives superior information on the structure and function of the heart. If however, no significant change occurs, that would certainly be reassuring. I never knew I will run in to this problem- just when I am ready to enjoy with retirement. The other option is mitral valve replacement, using either a metal valve or a tissue valve. or anything else. This can be either from birth or because of a heart attack, which can weaken the tissue around it. hi doc,i have mild mitral valve prolapse since 2015…i have so many symptoms,and now im 14 weeks pregnant..im sufferring palpitation and heartache…my doctor said its ok if i got pregnant but i cant take medicine..what is your suggestion about my pregnancy? A minimally invasive approach that involves a smaller incision may also be an option. she sent me this text ,” I have mild thickening of mitral leaflets, but no prolapse on exam, trace regurg. There is no thickening . I am overweight and clean houses for a living . 42 Male, Marathoner, have zero problems with exercise. This is much more common and basically means the disease is present for years and typically progresses slowly. I took her to the local ER on a number of occasions, where they found/heard nothing. Develop an understanding and take an interest in your condition. Advice to do a CT Scan to check what is causing that. The estimated right ventricular systolic pressure is 85 mmHg the right atrial pressure is 8 mmHg. Thank you doctor, I will definitely inform you about the MRI results which will reveal which cardiologist measured it correctly. I do not let her do physical education at school as I am worried about the regurgitation. Please help me to understand the status. Its not possible to comment without seeing the images. I have mild mitral regurgitation,mild LA enlarge (43mm) and mild lvh most probably secondary to intense high intensity workout for 6 months on my regular check up.i had no symptom.should i be worried and how its progress.is it will regress?i had panic disorder too.. With regards to the mitral regurgitation that is mild, you most likely have nothing to worry about and it is not likely to become a serious issue. Your website is very informative. TTE procedure: 2D / M-mode, complete, with Doppler. PROCEDURE: The study was performed in the PR 1. I know I am going to be in good hand but worries. The right atrial cavity is normal in size. I sent all reports to you through : [email protected]. There is no hypertrophy. And, why would it happen now? Many people with only mild regurgitation won’t notice any symptoms. Medical History: If there is the development of a murmur then there is a possibility of worsening leak and an echo would be reasonable. You have no cause for concern with that report as your cardiologist states. Non-rheumatic mild tricuspid regurgitation. With regards to answering people on here, it just seems a dutiful and useful thing to do and an opportunity to help people, many of which have barriers to getting the information they need. LEFT ATRIUM Now that I had this TIA/Atrial Fib issue should I be concerned with the findings of “residual RV enlargement and reduced systolic function with moderate MR.” I do not want to wait until it is irrepairable. They then sent me to a cardiologist where they gave me an echocardiogram.  regurgitation (moderate to severe, in some views seevere0. Not sure if I should get to an ER right away. Blood thinners can help prevent clots. He has all kinds of videos on and about how to help your heart and heart health. The doctor says this is coz of her collosal body property her valve has elastic tendency which causes thia problem and its inborn,she is fine for all these years,recently she had 4 to 5 occurances of pulpatation over a week and now she is normal, You can exercise and lose weight which may be beneficial to overall cardiac health however there is no evidence that will affect the mitral valve in any way. PERICARDIUM: There was no pericardial effusion. ? For this reason, in severe mitral regurgitation, if the pumping function of the heart is at all reduced, even minimally, the valve should be operated on. I went from a mild mitral valve regurgitation to moderate to severe in one year’s time. My doctor is very new to the field and is saying things about me having surgery. LEFT VENTRICLE (once was told enlarged heart?) That is very kind of you to do. n. The backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium of the heart, caused by incompetent closure of the mitral … Next step here is a full valve eval. Its reasonable to see a cardiologist for reassurance however its likely you will need no further testing and can resume your activity as normal, particularly if it is an isolated event. but now my blood pressure always low,dizziness,shortness of breath,fast heartbeat,back pain and i feel pain in my thyroid when i swell saliva. Are madam how long you have been diagnosed with MR. She is my everything doctor ,pls study the report and kindly inform me of her current state the best u can with the available echo,pls,all i want to know is,is it something life threatening or is it something to be worried. But they never had a set date on when it was going to end or if it was going to end at all. Echo 1/30/2017: (Done at St Joseph Hospital) MITRAL VALVE: What known drugs can rectify this problem? I know previous echo has jump from 2015(30) 12-2016(80). Yesterday I was told that I had moderate to severe leakage from my mitral valve. "Chronic" means it is an … Furthermore, the prevalence of mitral regurgitation increases with age 1. The mitral valve separates the top and bottom of the left side of the heart (the main pumping chamber). One thing new that I have seen in this new report from my last (2010) is “The mitral valve leaflets appear thickened” and my LVEF went down from 80 to 65 range. And what is the treatment? sorry I forget to mention that I have palpitation too. As to the timing of medical attention it is very dependent on how you feel and how stable you are, the bottom line is if you are concerned and don’t feel you are ok in terms of breathing or clinically stable then you should seek attention. Wall thickness is normal. A contrast injection of Definity was performed to improve Ejection Fraction=>55% There was hypokinesis of the basal-mid inferolateral wall(s). Now as the first year anniversary of heart surgery is here. CONCLUSIONS Do you have any recommendations to prevent it from getting worse over time? Any thoughts? I really appreciate any and all advice you can render. regurgitation. Contrast was injected in the left arm. Im not familiar with your hospital or surgical team, however ensure you are going somewhere with significant experience in valvular heart disease. It was my 3rd echo over the past 3 years. I had the opportunity to review the actual tracings from that catheterization . If there is clear heart enlargement, drop in heart function, atrial fibrillation, high lung pressures, or symptoms, then the need for surgery is more urgent, but still not emergent. I would not worry if i were you. color flow Doppler).(93306). Grade 1mr LVD, LVS sizes decreased slightly but in the normal range . Other indicators which should suggest the need for surgery in severe mitral regurgitation include development of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation or the development of high pressures in the lung arteries known as pulmonary hypertension. Quick question…I had an echocardiogram and the computer printout said “Mildly thickened mitral valve leaflets. Hi Dr. Ahmed, They want to do a TEE to confirm the diagnosis. Right Atrial size is at the upper limits of Normal I still have some shortness of breath, and, can feel the abnormal heart beat at times, but, I really have trouble taking a deep breath, can this also be a symptom of MV regurgitation. Thanks in advance. In more cases that not i would say the repair will last life long. What should i do. Image quality was adequate. you can follow my twitter at @MustafaAhmedMD. MITRAL REGURGITATION Assessment of the severity. Trivial MR. Hope except the 2nd of point of above (all 3 points is not favuring me) mean some issues in my health. I worry now as I lost my mum last month aged 68 with coronary heart failure. The 1 and 3 points would suggest to improve blood pressure control. Now that I’ve come to the psychiatrist for eight months now, I still have my heart beat but I’m less demanding to know if there is a problem with ProLabs or stress. Is this primary or secondary MR? Does his good health otherwise help at all here to navigate through all these concepts? Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. But after lunch it rises to 145/95 until late night. so is that possible in 2 months MR becomes severe My question which they never seem to be able to answer is my heart rate is extremely low (40bpm when resting). I am feeling anxious because part of me feels like I need to take care of this thing with my heart ASAP but at the same time I would like a second opinion in the Miami area (I live in Key West) & I am not sure how to go about finding a reputable cardiologist that is an expert in valvular heart disease as you suggest. I’m having a second mitral valve replacement (porcine implant replacing a porcine implant) on August 11, 2016. But sometimes the valve doesn’t seal properly. You have a flail leaflet and therefore almost by definition you have severe leak. Many expert centers are now moving towards mitral valve surgery in patients who have severe mitral regurgitation even if the heart is pumping normally and the patient has no symptoms. Angiogram: Maybe you are concerned about something you may not have, hopefully so. Hi Doctor,my wife age 31 is getting pulpatations and sloght chest pains and when we checked she has “Moderate prolapse of anterior mitral leaflet with mild mitral regurgitation,good LV systolic function,No regional wall motion abnormality of LV” No pericardial effusion is present. There is no block but the doctor said his heart beats one side then the other (not symmetrical). Should I stop the high intensity work even though it is only 8 intervals of 30 seconds on and 90 seconds of rest. In the population as a whole around 2% of people have at least moderate mitral regurgitation. Also for the first time I was told I had fluid in my lungs. I really do not have any symptoms (only when I exercise too much). Troponin Levels – The Heart Attack Blood Test, Bedtime May Be the Best Time for Taking Antihypertensive Medication, Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Martha Gulati, Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Reduce Certain Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Cardiovascular Health in Women with Dr. Nikki Stamp, Coronary Microvascular Disease with Dr. Janet Wei. As things stand, unless you have been told otherwise there is no cause for concern with regard to the valve. EF = 67 % (20 biplane) I want to live. No other heart isdues. Would you be so good and tell me, what can I expect from future? This is the noise made by the blood leaking backward. We will have to rally for that – everything I read, it sounds it is moving but not everyone is doing it. once daily Medications can’t actually fix a valve problem, but they can target other things that make regurgitation worse. a doctor said that my medicine is not enough ? I was diagnosed with both Mitral valve regurgitation and aortic valve severe damage about a year ago. Read by over a million people every year, MyHeart is quickly becoming a "go to" resource for patients across the world. hi doc,if you have a dysautonomia it is serious?  least at 33 mm Hg. This chamber sends it down to the right ventricle. One of the co-infections causes “air-hunger”. What can I do to stop my illness progress? They tried to enroll him in the mitraclip trial but he just didn’t meet the criteria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaQilHHCqGA, https://myheart.net/articles/mitral-valve-prolapse-explained/, Low Heart Rate – Bradycardia Explained by a Heart Doctor. I understand what you say: that often, surgery is indicated even where there are no symptoms. The pericardium was normal in If not why not? Mild mitral regurgitation may not cause any symptoms. Best to you, In addition to development of symptoms of evidence of heart dysfunction, there are a number of other factors associated with worse outcomes in patients with severe MR. Generally if any of these appear then its time to operate. Secondary mitral regurgitation is often due to heart enlargement, whereby the heart becomes to big for the valve leading to leakiness. My question is it possible to become mild to severe MVP in 10 months , how regularly i should have 2d echo 6month/1year/2year. There is moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation . 1)IVSd 8.2mm LVIDd Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a metallic versus a tissue valve in the event that you need a valve replacement procedure. LA, LV DIALATED And I feel my anxiety problem is mainly due this MVP dysautonomia. I will appreciate your opinion. Maybe our paths will meet one day. In some cases of secondary mitral regurgitation, different areas of the heart beating out of sync cause the regurgitation. PV Vmax 0.78m/s PV PG max, Hi Doctor,my wife age 31 has “Moderate prolapse of anterior mitral leaflet with mild mitral regurgitation,good LV systolic function,No regional wall motion abnormality of LV” Or surgeon will decide when he looks at surgery time. From there, your blood is pumped to the lungs to pick up oxygen. Khadija. Now I am scared that I am a walking time bomb. I honestly can’t thank you enough. Do I really need a full replacement instead of a repair? I have 3 times been shown (by ECG and Holter monitor) to have moderate mitral valve regurgitation, mild aortic valve regurgitation, prolapsed mitral valve, atrial fibrillation (uncontrolled post atrial ablation, but controlled by arhythmic), pulmonary hypertension. I want your opinion It is also reserved for primary, and not secondary mitral regurgitation for the time being. There is moderate to severe regurgitation. The MVP is not likely related to the symptoms directly from the valve. If there was something to worry about, in most cases your dr would be sure to point it out. i don’t have cholesterol, i am fit , no heart disease in family , no smoking ,no alcohol, no caffeine.i did efor test too 2 weeks ago , it was normal. Well 2 years later and now the results still show moderate mitral regurgitation and now mild concentric left ventricle hypertrophy. He said it was so minor it didn’t even show up. normal cuspal separation. If you have regurgitation, less blood is going to your body. Systolic pressure is markedly increased, estimated to be 75rnrn Hg. mild pulmonic regurgitation. Thank you so much for your quick response! A handful of specialist centers are offering a robotic approach to mitral valve surgery. velocity). Aortic valve regurgitation may stem from a congenital heart defect, complications of an infection or other more rare causes. Do you recommend nay tests before surgery- all blood tests ok EXCEPT BNP slightly elevated? 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