should i be worried biscusip heart valule angnia

[birdlady50]

should i be worried? I have been  told that i have a biscuip heart valve and mild angina. I  am getting the pain now even at rest.Will I have to have the the valve replaced at some time and can the pain come from the valule the was no real signs of coranary arites blocking up. Will i know if the vavle gets worst what do i look for symtom wise . My g.p has told it might get stiff soon and i may need it replaced . He has put me on a gtn spray and staitian tablets but my lipids are not that high. So why the statian. Can i use the spray  again if the pain first dont go off and how long do wait before i use again.
thanks

[Douglas Bogart, MD]

Many people have a bicuspid aortic valve--about one in 500 people.  You should see a cardiologist to see if the valve is narrowed or is leaking and if you need to have further evaluation.  Since you are having symptoms you should do this fairly soon.

[birdlady50]

I am aslo very worried because mum had stokes at 50 she died at 54. Now I have found out I have a slight heart problem I think  am I following in mums foot steps. Mum died of endocartias and pulomany odema. I dont want follow mums pattern

[birdlady50]

Do i go back to my g.p again and ask if i should have it checked yearly or is this done anyway. The cardiloist has said about follow ups .I would be happier if it is checked say every 6 mothns  can i request this

[Douglas Bogart, MD]

Since you are having symptoms now you should be re-checked soon.

[birdlady50]

I have seen a cardiogist is the one who told me i have the problems. He has not sent me for any follow up do i need to checked once a year