I have just been informed that an echocardiogram I had shows that I have calcification of the mitral valve and mitral valve regurgitation. I would appreciate hearing from those who have/had this same condition. Any information would be appreciated.
In Dec.2002, I had heart surgery.....a quadruple by-pass and an aortic valve replacement. Could this mitral valve been overlooked when I had the surgery or has it developed since?
Please give me some information. I am 66 and never had a heart problem that I knew of until my heart failure in Dec. I now have CHF. Plus I have diabetes.
Thanks.
Evelyn

Originally posted by Fergie:
I have just been informed that an echocardiogram I had shows that I have calcification of the mitral valve and mitral valve regurgitation. I would appreciate hearing from those who have/had this same condition. Any information would be appreciated.
In Dec.2002, I had heart surgery.....a quadruple by-pass and an aortic valve replacement. Could this mitral valve been overlooked when I had the surgery or has it developed since?
Please give me some information. I am 66 and never had a heart problem that I knew of until my heart failure in Dec. I now have CHF. Plus I have diabetes.
Thanks.
Evelyn

Fergie I never had this condition but I see no one replied. So here's what I know. Regurgitation or murmur as more commonly known, it's blood leaking back into the chamber because the valve fails to close and seal completely.
A calcified valve has probably calcium deposits on it's edges that prevents it to seal properly thus the regurgitation. I'm afraid that only an operation can repair the problem unless it is possible to disolve the calcium by drugs. Now the reason they didn't take notice of this during your operation it's simply because they were working on another valve of a different chamber.

Thank you for the information. If any others have anything to say I would appreciate all comments. This is a great board and it is helpful to receive responses from the users. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

I had an echo as well and they found my heart had regurgitation. there are different stages and if your in the low or mild stage it means you need to get an echo every 3 years to make sure it doesn't become severe, that's it, not really a big deal. Also when you go to the dentist you need to take some antibiotics you get from your Doctor 1 hour before getting any work done.