Aa
Aortic Valve
My aortic valve regurgitation has progressed from mild to moderate. I have noticed, especially when going to bed, that my heartbeat has become much more forceful. To the point of being annoying. I know this sounds funny, but it is quite unconfortable. I try to find positions that reduce this feeling. Nothing seems to work. Have you ever heard of this before? Sould I be concerned. Thank you very much. I am a 48 y/o female.
HI! I have AR 3+ too and feel my heart beat all the time as well as when I lie on on my left side can feel the LV beating against my ribs, sometimes it beats so hard I can hear it. I also have mitral stenosis, which is what my doctors worry more about, go figure?
Yes, I have heard of this before. People are sometimes aware of their aortic regurgitation, as it can create a pulsating feeling similar to what you describe. This in itself is not concerning, as long as the aortic regurgitation has not become more severe since your last round of testing.
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