Diagnosed with Nonrheumatic mitral Valve Insufficiancy
Hello, I was just Diagnosed with Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Insufficiancy from my Echo. I am a male, age 53. I have a LV wall thickness that is the upper limits of normal and a moderately dialated left Atrium. My aortic valve is abnormal with the valve mildly thickened. I have palpitation symptoms. The question I have is should I be aggressive and have surgery or do the watchful waiting approach? I am due for a TEE to get a better view of my situation. An
Thank you for any responses and suggestions!
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Welcome @mikelauriemh12. There are several discussions happening on Connect about Mitral Valve repair. Some people have opted for surgery, while others are monitoring their condition. Check out these conversations and join in.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-was-just-diagnosised-with-mitral-valve-and-tricuspid-insufficiency-i-have/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/jimana-79-year-old-male-caucasian-excellent-health-and-regular-exercise-with-history/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-was-just-diagnosed-with-svt-and-cant-seem-to-find-any/