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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 30, 2021

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Alexandra MacVean got a guestbook from Peter Luxenberger

5 years ago (January 31, 2021)

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... Read more.

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5 years ago (January 31, 2021)

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... Read more.

Peter Luxenberger

5 years ago (January 31, 2021)

Hi Alexandra 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... Read more.

Alexandra MacVean

5 years ago (January 31, 2021)

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... Read more.

Diane T

5 years ago (February 7, 2021)

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... Read more.

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