Mitral Valve and Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

[mkendu]

I went to the to the dr. for something totally unrelated and the dr. didnt like the sound of my murmur and my blood pressure was high. He sent me for an echocardiagram. The results came back as having regurg in 2 valves. The dr. did not seem too concerned as my heart function was 60%. I am going to see a cardio on friday bc I am 33 yrs old and  a mother to 3 small children ..and Im scared. I do have fatigue, breathlessness, I do get dizzy and hear my heart beating in my ears, and I have major heart palpitations. I guess Im wondering..could this be nothing or is this a diagnosis enough..so far..to mean my health is really at risk?

[Cleveland Clinic]

Have the cardiologist review the echocardiogram, in particular assess the severity of the regurgitation in the valves. You may need to undergo a TEE, to better assess the amount of leakage in one of these valves. The tachycardia may be secondary to left atrial dilatation from the regurgitant valves.

[daisylamb]

It sounds like you could have POTS. This is not fatal, but you do need a doctor that can treat it. dinet.org. & NDRF.org.

Most of POTS patients have MVP and other valve regurgitation. The autonomic nerves system is out of balance (ANS).

Hope you can find help

[3dragons]

I have experienced similar symptoms, and can relate to them being scary. (Am also a mum in my 30's). If you are concerned that your doctor is missing something or not taking things as seriously as you'd like, it might help set your mind more at rest if you seek a second opinion. Sometimes these symptoms can be problematic (unfortunately) yet benign (fortunately)... which I suppose is better than problematic and sinister. Good luck with your work up -  I hope it turns out to be something that can be fixed, or something that goes away.