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:
The regurgitation (leakage) is not temporary, but also not clinically significant at this point and not requiring any treatment. You should have a repeat ECHO every now and then to make sure it doesn’t get worse.
Read more here:
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-disease-diagnosis/exercise-stress-tests
FOLLOW-UP:
Thank you for your response. The doctor said he made a mistake even mentioning it . I’m not sure why this means . I have heard that the echo is so sensitive that it may have shown leaks that are not even there. Is this possible?
Answer:
Every valve leaks initially – it helps “close the door”. The ECHO demonstrates this to more or less degree.
Hope this helps,
Dr T
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/
