Philippines
A 44-year-old male asked:
can i work as a seaman if i have a mild mitral regurgitation?
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Dr. Mark Stern answered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Yes: Yes if it is mild, it should not prevent you from doing this.
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Dr. John Garner answered
Cardiology 16 years experience
Yes: There should be no specific work restrictions on you if mild mitral regurgitation is your only heart problem. You do not require any specific dental prophylaxis nor any other special precautions.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Can mild mitral regurgitation progress over time?
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
Cardiology 44 years experience
Yes: Yes, with aging, it can progress but not necessarily. Onset of coronary artery disease, degenerative annular calcification, infection and hypertension can make it worse.
5872 viewsAnswered May 28, 2018
Pakistan
A 23-year-old male asked:
Is it true that everyone practically everyone has a little Mild Mitral regurgitation?
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Mitral valve dz: Not true - this is not a true statement and is not supported by data.
3723 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
North Bergen, NJ
A 26-year-old female asked:
Cardiologist said everything was ok but upon reading myself results it said mild mitral regurgitation!?something to be concerned should I c other doc
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
Cardiology 51 years experience
Mild mitral regurgit: Mild mitral regurgitation is generally not a big deal. Best course is ask your cardiologist to explain it to you and whether any attention needs to be paid to it in the future.
3327 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
San Jose, CA
A 21-year-old male asked:
I have Mild MVP and Mild Mitral Regurgitation, Can I travel on an airplane??
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Yes: No problem.
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