Regurgitation

[debhill]

hi, i was just looking at some of my paperwork and report had that all of my valves seem to have a little regurgitation??? I know it means the blood is backing up, is this typical with a bav

thanks deb

 

[ottagal]

Hi Deb,
I don't know if this is something that happens with BAV, but I too noticed on my last echo that 3 out of the 4 valves now show mild regurgitation and the 4th has mod. regurg (pulmonary valve). If it concerns you, don't hesitate to talk to your cardiologist about it.

I have been told that most people have 'trivial' regurgitation in at least one valve and this is considered 'normal'.

 

[debhill]

Hi Joshua, thank you so much for you reply...what you say make sence...this makes me feel alot better!!!

debhill

 

[Tom F.]

my doc said to me once that as we get older our heart valves often present a bit of regurgitation, and its really nothing to be too concerned about.