mital valve prolapse(trivial regurgitation)?

Question

hi everyone!well im 30 now and six months back i was diagnosed with mvp(trivial mr)..well can anyone tell me how serious conditions is this?any people out there who have these same kinda problem, please do reply..i had these symptoms from last 9 years..my cardiologist says that thrs nothing to worry about rite now..i just want to know are th any people who are suffering from these condtion and still live happily with out any surgery from many years?pls frends reply..and finally can these condition trivial be remain trivial for many years?any exercises to suggest?

Answer 1

The mitral valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventrical. In your case, it allows for some blood to flow back from the ventrical into the atrium when the ventrical contracts during the beat. There are lots of folks out there with a slight prolapse, and they don't even know it unless the doctor listens at the right time and recognizes the click murmur it creates sometimes. For the most part, it is a mild thing and causes few problems. In those people who notice the racing heartbeat, or occasionally feel an odd thump, it can be worrisome. The worry alone causes even more symptoms as the heart is somewhat tied to your emotional state. There are several support groups on the net that would give you lots of answers from folks who have this problem, and I imagine would do a lot to set your mind at ease. Yes, they live long and otherwise healthy lives. It is often simply a leaky valve, and the leak isn't enough to need a repair for the most part. If you think of it as a slight leak, similar to your sink tap letting a few drops out every so often, then maybe you can put your mind at ease. You wouln't call out a plumber in the middle of the night for it, and you certainly wouldn't yank out the entire tap for the repair- until the drip got significantly worse. In the case of a heart, you have a mild leak, but unlike your tap- it probably won't do anything more. If it doesn, then it's time for a repair, and a valve replacement. There is nothing you can do one way or another that will have any effect on the valve, positive or negative. You may have even been born with it this way, it's not unheard of for it to exist for absolutely years undetected. I did physicals with the USAF for years, and we would often detect the murmur in young people- who were otherwise perfect physical specimens. I worked with one who had it, and he ran marathons. Your doctor should have already told you about warning other doctors and dentists, but otherwise as long as it is mild, you really just need to relax. When you feel the symptoms, you simply have to learn to recognize them for what they are, and let them go from mind. Stressing about them will only make them worse, or last longer. You already know it's not a heart attack, and will calm down again. Check out the support on the web, and make some contact with others, and you will be able to relax a little better I think. But honestly, your cardiologist is correct, and he knows his heart business. Check in with him once a year to keep tabs on things, but otherwise just go about your normal life. You are still very normal.

Answer 2

Your question, although it sounds quite selfish, is really a very good one. Aotic insufficiency(AI) , when it occurs slowly, usually doesn't cause too many problems until the heart has been damaged by prolonged volume overload. The heart will dilate and slowly the amount that is leaking back across the valve will exceed the amount being ejected and then heart failure may occur. If an echo has already been done and your friend is not having symptoms then a phone call to the doctor to see if you can reschedule the test would be appropiate. If you are going mountain climbing I would wait until the heart is evaluated. This is a problem that may progress to require valve replacement. Have hope, we are now replacing the aortic valve percutaneously and no longer need to open the chest in some cases. So by the time your friend needs surgery it may just be an outpatient procedure.

Answer 3

Hi, I worked for Cardiologists and a heart surgeon for 20 years +. Mitral valve prolapse - and your doc should've drawn a pix of this and given you a thorough explanation- but what it means- and I'll relate it to a car because all men relate to engines-- one valve in the engine is not closing fast and properly and by not closing properly and fast enough, it is allowing some backfeed- or regurg which is listed as trivial which means tiny, tiny, tiny. It wouldn't affect the performance of your car, you would still drive it 100 mph and you wouldn't even notice a hesitation at all.... the same with your heart. Now, it could get worse with age-- that's why they want you to see the cardiologist yearly and get an echo--- your best bet is this: stay at a low weight and stay in shape-- exercise does not make this worse, it only strengthens your heart. Do not use salt-- you do not want to have any fluid retention down the line as you age.. and hydrate but within the normal limits and absolutely don't drink--- drinking is bad for anyone with any type of heart condition-- indulge in red wine when needed only........it will be very rare to state that you will need valve surgery in the future.....the odds are totally against it...so chill.....and have a glass of red wine---

Answer 4

Mitral valve prolapse is not an uncommon problem.Many a times it is diagnosed on routine general examination. Most of the persons do not have any problems.Few persons may complaint of a pain in left side of chest.Others may have a feeling of palpitations.Trivial regurgitation may be observed even in many normal individuls because of latest technology machines in medical field. It may remain trivial for years and years. Need not to worry but have a regular check ups with your doctor.

Answer 5

I have the same condition. Was diagnosed 10 years ago when I began having continous palpitations and panic attacks. I take a small dose of a beta-blocker and a benzodiazepene to control the symptoms. I have been assured that most likely it will not get worse and no surgery will be needed. However, I have read that for men the chance of valvular deterioration is greater than for females. Unless your regurgitation becomes severe, you should be able to live a normal life and exercise as you wish.

Answer 6

Trust your cardiologist and if needed, check out your condition by visiting www.webmd.com an excellent site for medical information. Take a second opinion from another cardiologist if needed. Take care of your health as suggested by the doctors. And don't worry because worrying will not help and will make the problem worse.

Answer 7

Lots and lots of people have this and don't even know! I'm 23 years old and have trace mitral valve regurgitation and mod/sever tricuspid regurgitaion. As long as you are asymptomatic, there usually isn't a problem