@justineh Welcome to Mayo Connect, where you will find patients and caregivers to share their stories and experiences.

I can tell you that I was told MANY years ago that with heart disease on both sides of my family, I needed to be extra vigilant in how I lived and in watching for signs and symptoms. My maternal grandfather "turned his life around" after a severe heart attack in 1954, and lived 27 more years. My Dad survive quintuple bypass surgery, only to die several years later from cancer. And my Mom survived a number of strokes, then succumbed to congestive heart failure at 81. My grandad's heart attack was a wakeup call to the whole family, and we were raised on a very healthy diet. Fried chicken, red meat & homemade doughnuts went from being dietary staples to special treats, and 2-3 veggies were served at every dinner

When my siblings, cousins and I had any hint of hypertension or heart issues, we jumped right on it. We are all still kicking it in our 70's, although several have had stents or bypass surgeries and most of us are on BP or cholesterol meds. I have NO doubt that the story would have been much different if we "just waited."

You don't tell us your age or any other issues you might have, but if I were in your shoes, I would see a cardiologist for a baseline evaluation. And I would find that doctor by asking family and friends for recommendations.

Have your siblings or cousins had heart issues too?

@justineh
I would certainly consult a cardiologist but I will share what mine told me.
My echo (also for sob) showed Mild tricuspid regurgitation velocity of 2.39 m/s and mitral valve mild regurgitation along with moderate increase of left ventricle and systolic pressure.
My cardiologist (right or wrong) told me that it is nothing to be alarmed about and about normal for my age which is 65 male physically active. Not saying you should go by my cardiologist just sharing. I have about every test there is from pulmonologist, cardiologist and general with no answer for sob. I hope you can find answers for yourself.