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mitral valve regurgitation
I had an echo cardiogram Thursday 7/11 and don't have my appointment with the cardiologist until 7/24. This is the result on my mitral valve. It has been 2+ for a long time and suddenly changed. I am having symptoms including shortness of breath when laying down (it wakes me at night, swelling in my feet, slight chest pain, extreme tiredness and fatigue. I sent a Mychart message to my doctor and got an auto-reply that it could take up to 9 business days to get a response. Is this considered a medical emergency?
MITRAL VALVE
There is moderately severe (3+) mitral valve regurgitation due to an indeterminate
mechanism. There is no thickening. Regurgitant orifice area (PISA) is 0.38 cm².
The pressure half time is 49 msec. The peak mitral E/A ratio is 1.50. The average
mitral E/e' ratio is 7.0. The mitral flow deceleration time is 168 msec.
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Hi @oligarcia, the outcomes for surgery are better before you get symptoms of congestive heart failure (shortness of breath), and it's also better to repair a valve vs replace it.
Your husband's advice is good - it's best to consult with a cardiologist. I agree with @mikaylar.
You said your condition wakes you up at night. Is that because you're short of breath or is it anxiety and worry?
I had a mitral valve repair five years ago before I had any symptoms and I'm glad I had it done then. Since then I've developed other disorders which would have complicated things.
Teri is right. Just get it done. You never know what other issues will pop up in the meantime. As we get older, we are bound to encounter illnesses. Don't complicate your life.