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    Strange feeling in upper chest

    I was wondering if anyone has this. Hard to explain just a weird sensation in my upper chest that i notice usually at rest. Kind of feels like I am smothering a little bit but nothing that would be bad enough to make me panic.. My dr put me on a heart monitor for a month. Said he saw nothing but...
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    Sharp Pains

    I am starting to have small sharp pains on the left side of my chest. The dr. says it is normal and increased my bp medicine. Does that sound normal to any of you. Very small sharp pains but I have them a few times during the day. Thanks Bobbie
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    Question About Minimally Invasive Surgery

    My cousin just had OHS for a mitral valve repair. He says you cannot have any type of surgery other then open heart since its the mitral valve. Can anyone tell me if this is true. I have also had two drs. tell me different things. One says you can the other you can't. I am confused.
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    Dental visits

    Can someone please tell me about dental visits. I have an appt. and am a little scared. How likely ate you to get an infection if you take the required antibiotics. How do you know if you get an infection. Any info would help. Thanks Bobbie
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    Need More Advice (Dr Not Available)

    I woke up this morning very congested. I felt a rattle in my chest when i layed on my side last night. Called my Cardio this morning and was told to call my family dr. She was booked. I have MVP. Was advised not to take any medication. I think I sit here and imagine all sorts of things. On one...
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    Symptoms

    Does anyone with MVP with leakage have a symptom of when lying on your side and getting a strange sensation almost like not getting enough air. I also have a sensation that makes me cough. Could this be due to my condition, stress or something else. It seems to be in the middle of my chest Bobbie
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    Is exercise good

    I was wondering if it is good for me to do walking or am I doing myself harm? I have a MVP (mild) with moderate insufficiency. Thanks Bobbie
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    Nervous About Surgery

    I was wondering if anyone can help me. Looks like I will be having valve replacement surgery before long. I have a leaking heart valve. I was wondering just how bad the surgery is and what I can expect after surgery.
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