Dear Dr.,
I am a 45 yr. old f, 5'5" @ 127lbs, exercise moderately. (Mother had MVR with 2 bypasses while in
CHFHeart failure and died of
CHFHeart failure 10 yrs. later). I take
atenololAtenolol
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and
verapamilVerapamil
Verapamil hydrochloride
Verapamil hydrochloride sr
Verapamil-trandolapril and a salt tab for NCS and IST.
I never come up with these questions until after my visit. *sigh*
And that was after a 3 hr. wait!
My 1st echo was done early 1999 - no MVP, mild MR
My 2nd done later that yr- mild MVP, mild MR & TR
3rd was done 7/02- "Prolapsing of the
mitralMitral regurgitation - chronic
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse valve is present with a myxomatous appearing
mitralMitral regurgitation - chronic
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse valve, along with trace MR noted."
My questions are:
1.What exactly is "myxomatous"?
2.Is it an ongoing process?
3.What is the prognosis?
4.Also, how does regurg. get better?
5.Seeing the regurg. is better, did my EP tell me (again) to use antibiotics because of the myxomatous valve?
6.Also, the MVP wasn't stated as mild or otherwise, should I assume mild?
7.On the earlier echos they gave EF as 50-55%,58%, now estimated at 65%. My stress test states, "using the gated technique...53%". Which is the most accurate?
I know I have alot of questions. I do hope you have the time to answer them. Thank you!