Heart problems valves
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The description of your medical condition referring to heart valves is considered medically insignificant and may not progress or cause symptoms. An EF of 60 is good, and it represents the percent of blood pumped with each heartbeat (normal is 50 to 70%)
For your doctor to make a diagnosis regarding a heart rhythm disorder may require an EKG test. The test involves monitoring and recording the electrical impulses as it passes thru the heart.
Well, the echo did report a few mild problems, in particular two valves. I would ask your GP to request a new echo to make sure that the problems havn't progressed. You may require specific medication. I think you are wise to start looking at other avenues because you sometimes feel like Doctors are going around in circles. Have you had an ECG performed? to ensure the electical activity in the heart is within normal limits?
Spider web veins and varicose veins interfer with the blood circulation to lower extremites and poor circulation can cause the numbness. They form when blood flow is slow due to weak valves (valves are a one-way flap tha closes as the blood moves toward the heart to prevent backflow due to gravity.
If blood returning to the heart is slower than normal due to the veins confirguration, that could cause the heart to beat faster than normal.
No, if all valves in a heart have trace/mild regurgitation then it's fine. So, the aortic valve is not leaking, they feel sure about that much. So this leaves the pulmonary valve. This is obviously where blood exits the heart to travel through the lungs to receive new oxygen (right side of the heart). I would establish exactly what physiologic degree of pulmonic regurgitation means because I have no idea?
the left side of my hearts enlarged from what i know and i do have symptoms...heart problems run in the family already had 2 sisters that have had bypasses and ones getting ready to have her second bypass she has 9 stents ones blocked and they couldnt unblock it and my brother younger than me had a heart attack my symptoms are fatigue dizziness sometimes the dizziness is so bad i get sick and have to lay down on my stress test they said i had shortness of breath too..
t help any of the current heart condtions. Sometimes, as one ages there is some calicification of the heart valves that cause some leakage, and really not considered medically significant unless the leakage is moderate to severe, then there may be some shortness of breath, chest pains, etc.
Thanks for sharing and if you have any further questions you are welcome to respond. Take care.
I am a 27 year old female, in very good physical condition and was just told by my PCP that I have 2 heart valves that are "slightly" leaky. The cardiologist called these leaks "not impressive". This conclusion was reached after I had an echocardiogram. The reason I initially saw my PCP was for what felt like palpatations in my chest and slight chest discomfort. He heard a murmur so I was sent for the echo.
ve just never heard of any way that an abnormal heart rhythm can prevent heart valves from closing properly. Now, someone with regurgitant heart valves can certainly have a heart rhythm issue in addition to the valve problem. That happens all the time. But as to an abnormal heart rhythm actually being the CAUSE of valve regurgitation, you'll have to explain that one to us, and maybe we can all learn something.
I have 2 leaky valves and am not sure which ones. When I exercise my heart rate jumps all the way to the upper 190's. I am waiting on the results of my holter monitor, and on the results of my echo. What would thee advice be on exercise until I have a complete diagnosis as well as the severity of the leaky valves.
However, a friend of mine, also an athlete, was diagnosed with some cardiac problems, which made me somewhat uneasy. He seems to have leaky valves, which he was told, may have been caused by the hypertrophic heart. Is there any evidence that athlete's heart can cause this? Should I have an echocardiography to be safe even if I don't have any indication of heart problems?
Our grandson aged 9 has been having chest pains during the night, breathlessness on exertion and when taken to the optician our son was told that he had a leak at the back of his left eye which has caused a major loss of sight in that eye, he was referred to the hospital to see if there was an underlying reason, today they have been told that his heart is enlarged on one side and that he has leaking valves, he has to see a heart specialist but the wait is 12 weeks, we are all terribly worried ab
Hi,
I had a mechanical aortic valve fitted 14 years ago and everything is okay. As long as you look after yourself generally, don't drink alcohol or drink it to excess if you do drink it at all, you should have no problems with your warfarin...go for your regular blood tests and take the required amount of warfarin daily and all should be well and good.
Well, I have one leaky valve and the doctors told me that this is a normal heart for a 44 year old. The heart valves can improve on their own. I have spoke to several elderly people who are in their 80's who said that they had bad valves and that they just got better and they did not need surgery. My grandfather had a leaky valve for 30 years. The heart valves will cause extreme shortness of breath if they become severe and need attention.
Doctors just mentioned he has a slight disfunction of heart valves and that no specific treatment is available for it. He keeps having palpitation on a regular basis sometimes ignorable and sometimes he feels uneasy.
doctor has just put him on anti anxiety tab since last two years. We are having very stressful life for last 2 months and last 1 week has been particularly very stressful due to personal reasons. He hasn't been able to sleep properly and stays very stressed.
The tricuspid valve is one of the valves that gets less wear and tear than some of the other heart valves. Regurgitation means that some of the blood that should be pumped forward, is leaking back through the valve. Mild regurg is something usually just to be watched over time. Your Cardiologist will probably do follow up echocardiograms in the future if you become symptomatic.
The cause would seem to be that you have severe regurgitation in two of your valves. This means that blood is being forced back into your heart due to the weakened valve which causes your left ventricle to work too hard which in turn causes it to become enlarged. Getting the valves repaired will take the pressure off your heart and help it return to a more efficient state.
What did your doctor say or recommend?
For some insight, the endocardium is the inner lining of the heart muscle, which also covers the heart valves. When the endocardium becomes damaged, bacteria from the blood stream can become lodged on the heart valves or heart lining. The resulting infection is known as endocarditis.
Distinguishing between noninfective and infective endocarditis is difficult but important, because treatment differs.
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