is this linked ??

Question

My mum has a leacky heart valve......

shes goes to the hospital with this. But for the past week she has become out of breath when walking, has palpatations and chest pains. is all this linked to her condition? She has another hospital apointment next week should she wait or dial 999 when this happens again?? its occures evey time she does light exercise ie walking going up the sairs

My mum also went to the doctors with this friday, lungs and chest are clear

Answer 1

This Topic I have searched for you and Mom, it will help you:

Signs and symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation depend on how severely and quickly the condition develops. Most often mitral valve regurgitation is mild and develops slowly. Because you may have no symptoms for decades, you may be completely unaware that you have this condition.

When signs and symptoms do develop, they may do so gradually because the heart is able to compensate for the valve defect for some time. Mitral valve regurgitation is often first suspected when your doctor hears a new heart murmur. Sometimes, however, the disorder develops quickly, and you may experience the abrupt onset of more severe signs and symptoms. Indicators of mitral valve regurgitation include:

* Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie down
* Fatigue, especially during times of increased activity
* Cough, especially at night or when lying down
* Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat
* Swollen feet or ankles
* Heart murmur
* Excessive urination.
Call on your cardiologist and take his/her opinion.
The recent complication she can develop is CCF, Infection proned and so on.
THE EARLIER THE BETTER.

Answer 2

I would say its very likely to be linked and I would be phoning her GP for specific advice. The breathlessness means that she is not getting enough oxygen in her body to sustain the exercise....this will be due to the leaky valve to a degree but she could be getting fluid build up in her lungs which can be a medical emergency...phone the GP who will give advice based on his knowledge of your mum's condition.

Answer 3

She needs to take it easy until it improves. Her heart needs more rest time so the infection or strain can heal itself, unless it is some other valve problem that can not correct itself.