Q: ON FEB 3, 2011 I HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY FOR A SINUS VENOUS ASD REPAIR, I HAD A VERY DIFFICULT HOSPITAL STAY AND RECOVERY WHERE I’M STILL OUT ON DISABLITY.
I am worried about my mitral valve prolapse and palpitations
Q: I am 31 years old , I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse when I was 17 and for many years I have had a heart sensation as an arrhythmia, extrasystole, when I feel that my heart kind of pause, like a punch inside and then it compensates and goes faster a little after. Before I was having this …
Is trivial valve leakage dangerous?
QUESTION: A recent echo showed that I have a trivial mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. I was wondering if this is something that can be temporary. Also I have. Read that the echo’s are so sensitive that the leaks may not even be there. I was hoping you could provide me with you expert opinion on the issue. Thanks. ANSWER: …
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