Hi Alexandra
In 2019 the doctor heard a slight heart murmur on our annual physical. She told me that there was nothing to worry about that many people live ...Read more
Hi Alexandra
In 2019 the doctor heard a slight heart murmur on our annual physical. She told me that there was nothing to worry about that many people live with something like I had without any problems. We would just keep an eye on it when you come in for your annual physical. Last year she told me it sounded worse so she ordered a ultrasound. Turns out the murmur progressed rapidly, now on February 12th my mitral valve is going to be repaired. I asked the cardiologist why it progressed so fast. All he could tell me was it happened sometime, that it was a good thing I have annual physical finding it early. I'm telling you this not to scare you but to encourage you make sure that your doctors keep an eye on it so that If it does progress you're on it and can do something about it as soon as possible. The other thing is If You have a concern you can always get a second opinion from another cardiologist.
Alexandra MacVean Hi Peter, thank you for your comment. I have been trying to read more on MVP and the information onli ... Read more
Alexandra MacVean Hi Peter, thank you for your comment. I have been trying to read more on MVP and the information online feels like mixed messages to me. Some say, as you were told, it's not life threatening and 95%+ people live with it and are fine. Then I stumbled across this website and see that it CAN be life threatening. I'm going to improve my diet a bit more as it suggests but also will DEFINITELY stay on top of things with my doctor. I've not been to a cardiologist as my doctor says my regurgitatoin is so minimal and my heart overall looks really good. I've had both a heart ultrasound and a CT on my heart. Did you feel any symptoms or have anything going on like palpitations, tight chest prior to your 2nd annual check-up to only discover it had worsened? I am only 49 but I have been under a tremendous amount of stress for 2 years when my husband lost his job. He has a new one now but my body still feels stressed out!
You're right I found the same thing when I started doing research. Then I found this site the information alone with the members really helped. If you can look up Adam on YouTube the Doctors inview really helped to understand MVP. When I was first told about the murmur I was 62 with no symptoms. As 2020 went on I started to feel tired with a slight ache in the chest. I did not think anything of it because I started working out again and building a shed in my backyard, so I thought I was just tired and sore from that. I had a co-worker that was under tremendous stress from work and home, so he could not get away from the stress. In time he started having symptoms of heart problems, stress can bring out some heart symptoms.
Alexandra MacVean I will look for it. Thank you. I think I'm feeling like I should sit down with my medical doctor as w ... Read more
Alexandra MacVean I will look for it. Thank you. I think I'm feeling like I should sit down with my medical doctor as well, since I received all of this news over the phone. I have so many questions. And maybe I need to have him refer me to a cardiologist so I can get more of a peace of mind as to what's going on. I have anxiety issues the past 6 months from the covid pandemic and I honestly don't think this helps my case either. Thank you SO much for writing and chatting. It helps. I feel silly but I also feel alone and scared.
Diane T Hi Alexandra. When I was in my 20s my internist heard a "click" and sent me for an echo that confirme ... Read more
Diane T Hi Alexandra. When I was in my 20s my internist heard a "click" and sent me for an echo that confirmed MVP. Same as you, watch and wait. A year or two later I moved from NYC to Chicago and decided to see a cardiologist to monitor the situation. Best decision I ever made. Cardiologist gave the same info: Most of his patients live with MVP their whole lives without issue. For others like me, it progresses over time and there's no rhyme or reason (I've always been active, eat healthy, etc.). In my 20s & 30s I visited annually and he simply listened with a stethoscope. In my late 30s or early 40s we progressed to annual echos. In mid- to late-40's progressed to annual stress test. Mid-50's I had my stress test and thought I rocked it. Haha... that's when he said it was time for a repair. I never, ever, ever had symptoms. Anyway, it made me feel confident to have a specialist follow my progress over the years.
You're right I found the same thing when I started doing research. Then I found this si ... Read more
You're right I found the same thing when I started doing research. Then I found this site the information alone with the members really helped. If you can look up Adam on YouTube the Doctors inview really helped to understand MVP. When I was first told about the murmur I was 62 with no symptoms. As 2020 went on I started to feel tired with a slight ache in the chest. I did not think anything of it because I started working out again and building a shed in my backyard, so I thought I was just tired and sore from that. I had a co-worker that was under tremendous stress from work and home, so he could not get away from the stress. In time he started having symptoms of heart problems, stress can bring out some heart symptoms.