How do you know if you have mitral regurgitation?
Symptoms
- Abnormal heart sound (heart murmur) heard through a stethoscope.
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially when you have been very active or when you lie down.
- Fatigue.
- Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat.
- Swollen feet or ankles.
What tests show mitral valve prolapse?
Tests
- Echocardiogram. An echocardiogram is a noninvasive ultrasound evaluation of your heart.
- Chest X-ray. A chest X-ray shows a picture of your heart, lungs and blood vessels and can help your doctor make a diagnosis.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Stress test.
- Coronary angiogram.
Can a Holter monitor detect mitral valve prolapse?
Diagnosing MVP When the mitral valve balloons backward, it may produce a clicking sound. An echocardiogram can confirm the diagnosis. You may also be asked to wear a Holter monitor for a day or two to record the electrical activity of your heart.
Can a CT scan detect heart valve problems?
CT angiography allows excellent visualization of the morphologic features and function of the normal valves, as well as of a wide range of valve diseases, including congenital and acquired diseases, infectious endocarditis, and complications of valve replacement.
What is considered severe mitral regurgitation?
For moderate and greater mitral regurgitation, there are several features of the heart scan that are taken together to determine the severity. In moderate mitral regurgitation around 30\% of the blood in the heart is leaking backwards. In severe mitral regurgitation about 50\% of blood in the heart is leaking backward.
Should I worry about mild mitral regurgitation?
If the mitral valve regurgitation is mild, you may need no treatment at all. Your doctor may want to check your heart regularly to make sure the problem does not worsen. Also, you may need to take antibiotics before any medical or dental procedure.
When and how to treat a leaky mitral valve?
Leaky Heart Valve and Aortic Regurgitation. Other drug treatments for congestive heart failure, such as diuretics, can be helpful in severe aortic regurgitation. When aortic regurgitation is severe, surgery is sometimes the recommended treatment. A surgeon will usually replace or repair the leaking aortic valve.
What is the leaking heart valve life expectancy?
In some patients, a leaky heart valve remains in the same condition lifelong , not causing any trouble; while in some it may develop rapidly leading to heart failure. Therefore, it can be said that life expectancy with leaking heart valves is quite relative and can vary from person to person.
Does mitral regurgitation cause a murmur?
Signs and symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation, which depend on its severity and how quickly the condition develops, can include: Abnormal heart sound (heart murmur) heard through a stethoscope Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially when you have been very active or when you lie down