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I have copd. my mitral valves are thickened and i suffer with regular racing sensation in my heart and breathing difficulty and nausea. the doctor at the hospital i go to for my monthly checkups says it nothing serious if my mitral valves are thicken?
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Mtral valve: Seriousness would be related to how thick they are and how this effects hw your valves open and close and the cause of the thickening. As I do not know this information I cannot help much, I can tell you to Stop smoking now-if you smoke. discuss with your Drs do not often lie,
Answered 2/18/2021
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