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Mitral Prolapse and Regurgitation
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Mitral Prolapse and Regurgitation
by REMA__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By REEMA on June 07, 1998 at 02:52:35:
I'm 22 years old female who has been diagnosed recently with Mitral Valve Prolapse(with regurgitation),
after my complaints of palpitation and being fatigued, especially after doing exercise and climbing stairs
or racing.
My doctor heard a systolic murmur during my physical examintion and recommended an echocardiogram, which
confirmed the regurgitant mitral valve. Moreover, the echocardiogram showed a mild regurgitation in the
Tricuspid valve . The doctor recommended no treatment and he said that I need periodic echocardiograms
and evaluations. He advised me to do some exercises like swimming because it will help in improving my
symptoms.
Is the leaky tricuspid valve related to the mitral prolapse and why?
Is my mitral valve going to deteriorate with the passage of time?
Is the leakage of the valves going to increase?
I'm continuing to follow up with my cardiologist. My blood pressure is normal and so is my cholesterol
and I still have the symptoms.
Your advice will be really appreciated. Thanks
I'm 22 years old female who has been diagnosed recently with Mitral Valve Prolapse(with regurgitation),
after my complaints of palpitation and being fatigued, especially after doing exercise and climbing stairs
or racing.
My doctor heard a systolic murmur during my physical examintion and recommended an echocardiogram, which
confirmed the regurgitant mitral valve. Moreover, the echocardiogram showed a mild regurgitation in the
Tricuspid valve . The doctor recommended no treatment and he said that I need periodic echocardiograms
and evaluations. He advised me to do some exercises like swimming because it will help in improving my
symptoms.
Is the leaky tricuspid valve related to the mitral prolapse and why?
Is my mitral valve going to deteriorate with the passage of time?
Is the leakage of the valves going to increase?
I'm continuing to follow up with my cardiologist. My blood pressure is normal and so is my cholesterol
and I still have the symptoms.
Your advice will be really appreciated. Thanks
