Question 1

old echo determined trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. new one determined mild regurgitation of both.  does this mean it has worsened?

Accepted Answer

Not much difference: When your reports say or use words like: Mild, slight, it means that it is a minimal change. So you do not have to pay much attention to it although your doctor ordering such tests is obliged to interpret/explain to you what it all means. Have you gone back to see your doctor after the tests were done and completed?

Question 2

is trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation something i should be worried about considering im in the military with a combat job and experiencing symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: What symptoms are you having? Typically, trace mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation do not cause clinical symptoms so perhaps your symptoms are related to something else. In either case, a cardiologist should be able to diagnose the etiology of your symptoms and give treatment, if needed. Best of luck to you!

Question 3

my echochardiogram states i have trace mitral  and tricuspid regurgitation and a bright perichardium. i had pericharditis in 2008. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See below : Have your cardiologist  follow up with u as it can cause a condition called constructive percarditis in future!

Question 4

does: trace pulmonic, trace mitral, and trivial tricuspid regurgitation always get worse? how fast does it get worse? can it ever stay the same/stay harmless and very mild for many years? can some foods effect them and make them go bad fast?

Accepted Answer

: No, varies person to person and can stay the same for years. Time will tell. If I were to guess I would think that a low salt diet which may lower your BP might help over time.  But discuss with Dr who has seen you and the echo.

Question 5

what does it mean if there is trace mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

: Basically a normal variation.  No increased likelihood of future heart problems but check with the cardiologist to be sure ”trace” is really “trace”

Question 6

is it okay to have trace mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation by itself is nothing to worry about. There many people who live normal lives with this.  This usually diagnosed with an echo. The echo gives a lot more additional information so make sure you have conversation with your doctor to make sure you  you understand.

Question 7

i have had pericarditis in 2008. my most recent echo showed trace mitral an tricuspid regurgitation and a bright pericardium. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

It's ok: Regurge means that a valve leaks. The valves keep blood flowing in the proper direction. A mild leak shouldn't affect you. It needs to be followed periodically b/c sometimes the leak may worsen. A note of bright pericardium by itself doesn't mean a lot. This can be associated with disease of the pericardium but with the absence of other findings or symptoms its probably residual of pericarditis.

Question 8

is zoloft at all safe to take for my bad anxiety/stress and depression if i have: incomplete right bundle branch block. and trace pulmonic, trace mitral, and trivial tricuspid regurgitations?

Accepted Answer

: While older antidepressants had potential adverse effects on cardiac conduction and could cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias, SSRIs like Zoloft have not been shown to be such a potential problem in patients with conduction disturbances like bundle branch block &amp; won't aggravate valvular abnormalities. It is considered one of the go to antidepressants in patients with cardiac disease &amp; depression.

Question 9

why is it i feel forceful ectopics beats when i lay supine? i have head echos that are normal except trace mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonic regurgitation, and holter that showed benign pvcs 152 and 256 pacs in 48 hours. like heart is jumping up?

Accepted Answer

: Forceful heartbeat is common in people with extra beats like PVC and PACs. Following an early beat, the next one often is a bit delayed, so the heart fills with more blood than usual. Ejecting more blood makes that next beat feel strong, like the heart "jumping". Some people with PCs feel most such beats; others never do. Either way, it's harmless. Discuss with your doctor if still concerned.

Question 10

echocardiogram finding cannot exclude thrombus/mass. does this typically mean radiologist sees a thrombus mass but is uncertain ?other finding trace mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation. age 43 female in shape perfect blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

: It is usually the cardiologist reads an Echo. Ask them to reread yours if concerned.  This is most likely normal. Slight means a whiff of blood regurgitating and is VERY common and considered normal by most. But need to see it to be sure.

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Old echo determined trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. new one determined mild regurgitation of both. does this mean it has worsened?

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Is trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation something i should be worried about considering im in the military with a combat job and experiencing symptoms?

A member asked:

My echochardiogram states i have trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and a bright perichardium. i had pericharditis in 2008. what should i do?

A member asked:

Does: trace pulmonic, trace mitral, and trivial tricuspid regurgitation always get worse? how fast does it get worse? can it ever stay the same/stay harmless and very mild for many years? can some foods effect them and make them go bad fast?

A member asked:

What does it mean if there is trace mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation?

A member asked:

Is it okay to have trace mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation?

A member asked:

I have had pericarditis in 2008. my most recent echo showed trace mitral an tricuspid regurgitation and a bright pericardium. what can this mean?

A member asked:

Is zoloft at all safe to take for my bad anxiety/stress and depression if i have: incomplete right bundle branch block. and trace pulmonic, trace mitral, and trivial tricuspid regurgitations?

A member asked:

Why is it i feel forceful ectopics beats when i lay supine? i have head echos that are normal except trace mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonic regurgitation, and holter that showed benign pvcs 152 and 256 pacs in 48 hours. like heart is jumping up?

A member asked:

Echocardiogram finding cannot exclude thrombus/mass. does this typically mean radiologist sees a thrombus mass but is uncertain ?other finding trace mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation. age 43 female in shape perfect blood pressure?

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