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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
AI, Angina and LBBB
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Cleveland - OH
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AI, Angina and LBBB
by Linda N, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
Hello and thank you for taking my question.
I have been diagnosed with Moderate AI (2+)that has not changed at least in the the last couple years. Recently an ECG showed Left Bundle Branch Block. It's believed I also suffer from Angina, although that has not been confirmed. For years I have believed it to be a muscular/skeletal problem. When I walk my upper chest and back and shoulders will ache but the pain stops as soon as I stop walking. The pain also occurs during anxiety, emotional stress. I have a stress test scheduled, but in the meantime my question is how related is AI to Angina and LBBB? Does it indicate a need for valve replacement sooner than later?
Thanks.
I have been diagnosed with Moderate AI (2+)that has not changed at least in the the last couple years. Recently an ECG showed Left Bundle Branch Block. It's believed I also suffer from Angina, although that has not been confirmed. For years I have believed it to be a muscular/skeletal problem. When I walk my upper chest and back and shoulders will ache but the pain stops as soon as I stop walking. The pain also occurs during anxiety, emotional stress. I have a stress test scheduled, but in the meantime my question is how related is AI to Angina and LBBB? Does it indicate a need for valve replacement sooner than later?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
linda,
thanks for the post.
Angina if due to the AI is an indication for valve replacement. A stress echo should help give your physicans an idea if the lesion is more severe then appreciated on a regular echo and whether your symptoms are related.
If you have coronary disease causeing your chest pain, it would potentially also be a reason to replace the valve is they were to need to performa a bypass.
The LBBB can be due to a number of factors even apart form the AI. And has no direct impact on the timing of replacement.
good luck
thanks for the post.
Angina if due to the AI is an indication for valve replacement. A stress echo should help give your physicans an idea if the lesion is more severe then appreciated on a regular echo and whether your symptoms are related.
If you have coronary disease causeing your chest pain, it would potentially also be a reason to replace the valve is they were to need to performa a bypass.
The LBBB can be due to a number of factors even apart form the AI. And has no direct impact on the timing of replacement.
good luck
Member Comments (4)
by Linda N, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
To: oh and also...
I forgot to mention, that the AI appears to be a product of an unknown virus that caused recurrent Pericarditis 18 years ago. The pericarditis resolved after 3 years.
by Linda N, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
To: oh and also...
I forgot to mention, that the AI appears to be a product of an unknown virus that caused recurrent Pericarditis 18 years ago. The pericarditis resolved after 3 years.
by lak, Jun 29, 2004 12:00AM
What is AI LINDA?
