Blue Extremities

My brother-in-law (age 85) was seen by a doctor recently and was diagnosed with a mitral valve problem, the nature
of which the pt could not explain.  However the doctor noticed that his fingers were red and tending toward blue.
Can you tell me if this is a symptom of Mitral Prolapse, or some other mitral valve problem that the doctor did not
elaborate on?

Also, should he be seen by a cardiologist for further diagnostic actions?


This discussion is related to Mitral Valve Sclerosis Question.

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It may be heart related. But when you say "red" turning to "blue" those are colors associated with Raynauds. Do his hands ever look a waxy white color, particularly the finger tips? Just another thing to think about. They can do a capillary test to see if he has Raynauds. Somehow they check the fingernails. I haven't had it done. My doctor took a look at my cold, gray feet and said I had Raynauds. You can google it for more information, see if it fits.