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I am so glad I found this site!
I was originally diagnosed with mitral and aortic regurg. 10 yrs. ago. My echos have stayed essentially stable and last Feb. I did a Bruce protocol stress test.....lasted 9 min. which my cardio thought very good. Now he brought up the possibility of surgery, which I thought perhaps I would escape.
Does having long-term regurg inevitably weaken the heart? Mitral is severe, aortic mod/sev.
I know that it should be done before any heart enlargement occurs, but are there warning signs? After he brought it up I feel like I am more tired!!! Psychological maybe..... I have an appt. to discuss this with him in 2 weeks, but would appreciate some input from those of you dealing with the same situation.
Thanks.
Pat
I was originally diagnosed with mitral and aortic regurg. 10 yrs. ago. My echos have stayed essentially stable and last Feb. I did a Bruce protocol stress test.....lasted 9 min. which my cardio thought very good. Now he brought up the possibility of surgery, which I thought perhaps I would escape.
Does having long-term regurg inevitably weaken the heart? Mitral is severe, aortic mod/sev.
I know that it should be done before any heart enlargement occurs, but are there warning signs? After he brought it up I feel like I am more tired!!! Psychological maybe..... I have an appt. to discuss this with him in 2 weeks, but would appreciate some input from those of you dealing with the same situation.
Thanks.
Pat