About Me (In My Own Words)
Hello :)
My name is Maria, I'm 32 years old. I've always known I had a heart murmur, but my doctors told me it was not a big deal. During a trip to San Francisco, I had severe palpitations and fatigue and so I went to visit the doc and she said I had mitral regurgitation. She said I shouldn't worry too much about it and that I'd need repair but way down the line.
I'm a very active person who loves working out and playing sports and it frightens me that I might not be able to do these things in the near future. I have recently started having shortness of breath and mild chest pain when I exercise hard. My doctor told me I didn't have to change my routine, but I'm wondering about this. Also, I read that it's usually better to have a valve repair earlier rather than later for a more succesful outcome and longer life expectancy...
Sorry for the long-winded intro... I'm just a mess of emotions right now... annoying crying fits and I also wonder if my shortness of breath is just anxiety. Any advise would be most appreciated...
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Anaheim, California
