MVR Diagnosis

Hi

New to this community. Just been diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. I get very out of breath. I thought it was because of my lung cancer and having had half my lung removed! Bit if a shock to find out it’s my heart! Just sinking in really. The cancer and a chronic illness is bad enough now this. My question is this heart disease and is it the early signs of heart failure? Also is it ok to drive? Many thanks.

[Yumz199725]

Hi and welcome to the forum pianoplayinglady ( love the name you chose) 😅. I can't imagine how overwhelmed you must be dealing with this new diagnosis aswell as cancer 💔🎗️. Probably best to ask your cardiologist these type of questions, so you can get the best information possible. I wish you all the best and take care ❤️.

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thank you so much for your reply. 😊

[Yumz199725]

One thing I will say I looked on Google, ( probably not the best thing to do I know 😉) mitral valve prolapse is a type of heart disease. But probably best to get the proper in depth info from a doctor or your cardiologist. ❤️

[Cundara1234]

Hey, I have mitral regurgitation, 1+2 degrees. My mitral valve leaks a little. The cardiologist told me that it's nothing. That it happens to a lot of people. Not to worry. Did he say the same to you?

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no. As I have mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation he said it must be monitored. I get very breathless. If it gets worse they will get me in for another echo. It will eventually be operated on.