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Aortic stenosis and regurgitation/leaky valve
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Sep 26, 2019 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
<p>My internist informed me years ago that I have leaky heart valves and since I had Takasubo episode 3 yrs. ago, I have an ekg every 8 months or so. I've asked him if the leaky valve condition could go back to having had Scarlet Fever as a small child as I recall hearing the Doctor at bedside telling my parents that if I recover (almost died), I might have a heart murmur. My doctor confirmed that I've always had the leaky valve condition all the many yrs. I've seen him (was my parent' internist/cardiologist) and I'm just turning 88yrs in Oct. Like to have more info. on this condition and what it means for my heart health at this time.</p>
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It's always good and appropriate to get another opinion - especially if there are complications involved. I have a feeling this leaky valve condition is not uncommon- I'm seeing my internist/cardiologist in a couple of weeks and will discuss this leaky valve business again - as usual- and try to learn more.
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My doctor has also told me I have a leaky valve but he said it wasn't bad enough to do anything about it. He also said I have Afib and am on Eliquis (a blood thinner) to control the Afib. He did give me some other medicine for the Afib but it affected my kidneys (I only had 40% kidney function) and reduced the function to 23% in about a week so I stopped taking that. Wonder if I should get another opinion.