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Posted by fallsfall on April 8, 2004, at 7:58:10
If you want to tell us about your slightly alarming news, we would like to hear about it. No pressure - just an offer.
Posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 18:08:25
In reply to Dee?, posted by fallsfall on April 8, 2004, at 7:58:10
Well, Dee's slightly alarming news. I guess I said that, so perhaps I should explain.
When I was in the hospital, I was given a brief physical exam. The man who gave it said that there was a heart murmur. He said it might be mitral valve prolapse. This isn't a major problem, unless it turns into mitral valve regurgitation.
Fast Forward.
Early this week, I had my regular doctors appointment. I go there about four times per year. I told my Nurse Practicioner about the murmur. She takes a listen, and said that it sounded higher than the mitral valve, and that it sounded like the aortic valve. I told her that my mother just had her aortic valve replaced late last year. She said " I want to schedule an Echocardiogram ". The alarming part is, I guess a little obvious. I'm not too worried yet
Posted by kid47 on April 9, 2004, at 18:19:34
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news, posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 18:08:25
I guess the good news is, it seems medical experts know more about the heart and how to keep it functioning properly, than any other organ in the body. Wishing you well!
kid
Posted by pegasus on April 9, 2004, at 19:24:28
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news, posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 18:08:25
That is the kind of thing that can slightly alarm one, isn't it. I hope they find that it's nothing to worry about. It's so shocking sometimes when our bodies behave imperfectly, isn't it? I hope your murmur is just fine as it is, but please keep us posted, ok?
If it's any consolation, my cat has had a heart murmur her whole life, and she's 17 years old and playful as a kitten. I don't mean to compare you to a pet, but I'm just thinking, maybe a heart murmur doesn't necessarily lead to big problems.
pegasus
Posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 21:50:12
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news » deirdrehbrt, posted by pegasus on April 9, 2004, at 19:24:28
Thanks for the words of concern, they are very much appreciated. I suppose I'm concerned because my mother had a murmur, and in her case it was due to a defective aortic valve.
Basically, a murmur indicates that a valve is not functioning properly. Sometimes it's a valve that doesn't completely close. Sometimes the valve leaks. As the function of the valve decreases, the blood flow to the body diminishes.
Here's hoping that all's well. I'll let you know how the echo goes.
Posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 23:02:54
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news, posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 21:50:12
Good luck, Dee. I can see why that might be very disconcerting for you!!
I hope it is nothing. But if it is something, it is good to know that you can catch it before it becomes more of a problem. But I hope everything checks out A-OK.
Posted by sienna on April 10, 2004, at 1:03:53
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news » deirdrehbrt, posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 23:02:54
Dee,
I have had a murmur my whole life and also pvcs which is my heart does an extra half beat very often, but they say it is totally fine. I had total workup to be sure, and they were sure. Good luck and im sorry this news is frightenhing.
take care,sienna
Posted by gardenergirl on April 10, 2004, at 11:36:14
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news » noa, posted by sienna on April 10, 2004, at 1:03:53
Thanks for letting us know. I hope it all works out, and I'm glad it was caught.
Take care,
gg
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 11, 2004, at 12:41:07
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news, posted by gardenergirl on April 10, 2004, at 11:36:14
Posted by All Done on April 14, 2004, at 1:17:25
In reply to Re: Dee's slightly alarming news, posted by deirdrehbrt on April 9, 2004, at 21:50:12
I'm thinking about you, Dee, and hoping everything is okay.
(((Dee)))
Take care,
All Done
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