How do you feel with mitral valve regurgitation?
What are the symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation?
- Shortness of breath with exertion.
- Shortness of breath when lying flat.
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Reduced ability to exercise.
- Unpleasant awareness of your heartbeat.
- Palpitations.
- Swelling in your legs, abdomen, and the veins in your neck.
- Chest pain (less common)
Is walking good for mitral valve regurgitation?
If you have mild to moderate regurgitation and reduced heart function, ask your doctor what level and type of activity is safe for you. You might be able to exercise at low or moderate aerobic levels such as walking or swimming.
Does mitral valve regurgitation make you tired?
If the mitral valve regurgitation is significant, blood can’t move through your heart or to the rest of your body as efficiently, making you feel tired or out of breath.
Can anxiety cause mitral valve regurgitation?
People who have anxiety and panic attacks seem to be at a higher risk of having mitral valve prolapse.
How do you sleep with mitral valve regurgitation?
Fluid buildup will make you feel tired, sluggish, and short of breath. You may even have a hard time breathing at night. Some people must sleep upright or propped up with pillows if they retain too much fluid in their lungs. All together, these symptoms are called congestive heart failure (CHF).
How do I know if my mitral regurgitation is getting worse?
More severe mitral valve regurgitation can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue or lightheadedness. Another name for mitral valve prolapse is click-murmur syndrome.
Does mitral valve prolapse make you tired?
Fatigue is the most common symptom of mitral valve prolapse, although the reason for fatigue is not understood. People with mitral valve prolapse may have imbalances in their autonomic nervous system, which regulates heart rate and breathing.
Should I worry about mild mitral regurgitation?
When it’s mild, mitral valve regurgitation usually does not cause any problems. However, severe mitral valve regurgitation can lead to complications, including: Heart failure. Heart failure results when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs.
How dangerous is mitral valve regurgitation?
If this happens, it will typically cause pulmonary edema (the buildup of fluid in the lungs) and a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Acute mitral regurgitation is always considered a medical emergency and, if not treated immediately, can result in death.
What are the clinical signs in mitral regurgitation?
Most people with mitral regurgitation (MR) have no symptoms. People with mild to moderate MR may never develop symptoms or serious complications. Even in people with severe MR, there may be no signs or symptoms until the left ventricle fails, an abnormal heart rhythm develops (atrial fibrillation), or pulmonary hypertension occurs.
What is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation?
Mitral valve regurgitation can be caused by problems with the mitral valve, also called primary mitral valve regurgitation. Diseases of the left ventricle can lead to secondary or functional mitral valve regurgitation. Possible causes of mitral valve regurgitation include: Mitral valve prolapse.
What is life expectancy after mitral valve repair?
Life after mitral valve replacement surgery. It does tend to vary with the age at which replacement is done. According to fairly recent stats, replacement at 50 typically results in about a 30 year life expectancy, where replacement at 70 results in about a 14.5 year expectancy.