Some confusion about my condition

[Jackie1980]

Ok- so they say that PVC's are benign unless you have an underlying heart condition. Well, It was found that I have mild regurgitation of all of my valves. yes, all..It is so scary! So, technicially I have an underlying heart condition. Does  this mean that I am at risk for dropping dead? Anyone know?

[RNRita]

HI. I agree with Jerry.  I have never heard of mild regurg being considered one of the "underlying heart problems."  I was always under the impression that meant heart disease.....one that could lead to a weak heart.

[Jerry_NJ]

From your picture, I assume it is you with a daughter (my assumption) - nice picture, you are young and strong, that is a big plus.

I assume "they" are medical people who have done a echocardiogram or similar to find the regurgitation.  Here the big plus is the word "mild"... I don't know about all valves, but I have read many times that mild regurgitation in a valve is not life threatening.  

I am an old guy who learned he had a leaky mitral valve about ten years ago, and I had it repaired about two years ago when I was 67.  The message is:  the leaky valve didn't take my life, not yet and I'll soon be 70.  I bring this up as regurgitation may (does?) result in some leakage between the chambers it is trying to seal, is related to the condition I had.  

Talk it over with you doctor(s), I'm sure if they (s/he) thinks you are at risk of "dropping dead" they would have you under active care right now.