Question 1

i have had 2 openheart surgurys in the past,the valve is leaking,moderate ai,should open heart be considered a 3rd time?.i have congenital a.s.?tyvm

Accepted Answer

Depends: Aortic insufficiency or aortic stenosis can cause diastolic congestive heart failure if not treated properly.  Depending on the extent of the condition, medication, or surgical options are the standard of care.

Question 2

manytimes i wake up with heaviness on chest&decreases when i get up.is it associated with moderate pulm htn with 3mild valves leaking presented?

Accepted Answer

May be the reason: Without more information it's hard to discuss. I would advise that you discuss this with your cardiologist

Question 3

i've read that even with trivial valves regurgitation presented it will worsen pulmo htn,&i have 3mild leaking valves&moderate pulm htn..is that true?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary HTN: Some heart valve problems can damage the lung circulation &amp; right side of the heart (pulmonary hypertension.) Mild valve disease is unlikely to cause this. Other causes of Pulm HTN are important to diagnose because they may lead to a treatment. Consultation with a cardiologist or pulmonologist experienced at treating Pulm HTN should define your options. 2nd opinion via Inbox consult on HealthTap

Question 4

can mild mitrial valve and moderate tricuspid valve leak cause miscarriage? also, can't seem to get enough air when i yawn and has been uncomfortable

Accepted Answer

No: These heart problems are not related to causing a miscarriage, however, they may be related to shortness of breath.

Question 5

echo result shows three mild leaking valves" mitral, tricuspid,and pulmonary"plus  mild/moderate pulmonary htn 42,57
any problem will occur in future?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know...: More follow-up and directed testing may be necessary, especially for the pulmonary hypertension, in order to offer you an accurate prognosis.  What's the cause?  And how rapidly are the valve architecture and pulmonary pressures changing?  These questions need to be answered to offer you a prognosis.  Coordinate with Cardiologist.

Question 6

what are the effects of a leaking mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Minor leak: no problem
more severe leak: puts heart muscle under stress and can cause heart failure with shortness of breath, swelling of the feet.

Question 7

i have a leaking valve, and chf should i have the valve repaired. i am 76?

Accepted Answer

More info needed.: The decision for valve replacement surgery (or any surgery for that matter), is a very complicated decision that involves looking at all aspects of one's health, not just one disease. Best to have a frank discussion with your primary care doctor and surgeon.

Question 8

what is a leak in the mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

Backward flow: The leaflets of the valve are not closing perfectly and some blood goes backwards from the left ventricle into the left atrium. Minor leaks are common and benign.

Question 9

how bad is it if all the valves in your heart leak?

Accepted Answer

Leak: If all the heart valves leak significant volumes of blood, the heart will have an overload and heart failure may result.

Question 10

i have a leaking mytral valve due to endocaditis what are my chance of having a third stroke

Accepted Answer

Mitral: Valve regurgitation is likely not related to stroke risk.  Endocarditis if not accurately treated or history of previous strokes puts you at increased risk.

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I have had 2 openheart surgurys in the past,the valve is leaking,moderate ai,should open heart be considered a 3rd time?.i have congenital a.s.?tyvm

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Manytimes i wake up with heaviness on chest&decreases when i get up.is it associated with moderate pulm htn with 3mild valves leaking presented?

A member asked:

I've read that even with trivial valves regurgitation presented it will worsen pulmo htn,&i have 3mild leaking valves&moderate pulm htn..is that true?

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Can mild mitrial valve and moderate tricuspid valve leak cause miscarriage? also, can't seem to get enough air when i yawn and has been uncomfortable

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Echo result shows three mild leaking valves" mitral, tricuspid,and pulmonary"plus mild/moderate pulmonary htn 42,57 any problem will occur in future?

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What are the effects of a leaking mitral valve?

A member asked:

I have a leaking valve, and chf should i have the valve repaired. i am 76?

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What is a leak in the mitral valve?

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How bad is it if all the valves in your heart leak?

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I have a leaking mytral valve due to endocaditis what are my chance of having a third stroke

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