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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Aortic Valve
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Aortic Valve
by PR, Oct 23, 2000 12:00AM
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.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Oct 23, 2000 12:00AM
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.
Member Comments (2)
by Julie, Oct 27, 2000 12:00AM
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?
